water
- n.水;(某一江、河、湖、海的)水域;（一片）水面;(尤指)江，河，湖，海;（某个国家的）领海，海域;大片的水;不明朗局面
- v.灌溉;给…浇水;流经;给…水喝;流口水;充满眼泪;往（酒里）掺水
复数： waters 过去式： watered 现在分词： watering 过去分词： watered 第三人称单数： waters
waternoun
水
a liquid without colour, smell or taste that falls as rain, is in lakes, rivers and seas, and is used for drinking, washing, etc.
a glass of water
一杯水
drinking water
饮用水
water pollution
水污染
clean/dirty water
净 / 脏水
water shortages
缺水
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms.
所有的卧室里都有冷热自来水。
大片的水；水域；（尤指）江，河，湖，海
an area of water , especially a lake, river, sea or ocean
We walked down to the water's edge.
我们步行到水边去。
She fell into the water.
她失足落水。
shallow/deep water
浅 / 深水域
In the lagoon the water was calm.
环礁湖里风平浪静。
（某一江、河、湖、海的）水域
the water in a particular lake, river, sea or ocean
the grey waters of the River Clyde
克莱德河灰蒙蒙的河水
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean.
在环印度洋沿岸的海域有这一物种。
（一片）水面
the surface of a mass of water
She dived under the water.
她潜入水下。
The leaves floated on the water.
叶片漂浮在水面上。
（某个国家的）领海，海域
an area of sea or ocean belonging to a particular country
We were still in British waters.
我们仍在英国的领海上。
fishing in international waters
在国际海域捕鱼
不明朗（或未知的、困难、危险等）局面
used to describe a situation, usually one that is difficult, dangerous or not familiar
The conversation got into the murky waters of jealousy and relationships.
交谈进入到爱妒交织的复杂话题。
The government has warned of stormy waters ahead.
政府已告诫说，以后的局势将很严峻。
using a boat or ship
used to say that sth happened in the past and is now forgotten or no longer important
in large quantities
他挥霍无度。
He spends money like water.
if an argument, an excuse, a theory, etc. does not hold water , you cannot believe it
when a pregnant woman's waters break , the liquid in her womb passes out of her body just before the baby is born
used to say that sth, especially criticism, has no effect on sb/sth
我无法告诉我儿子该做什么，他根本听不进去。
I can't tell my son what to do; it's water off a duck's back with him.
family relationships are stronger than any others
to give reasons for not being in favour of sth; to criticize sth
a person or plan that is dead in the water has failed and has little hope of succeeding in the future
他参加领导层竞选无望成功。
His leadership campaign is dead in the water.
in trouble or difficulty
to start doing sth very carefully to see if it will be successful or not
(to become used to sth) very easily, without any problems or fears
她教起书来驾轻就熟。
She has taken to teaching like a duck to water.
a person who feels uncomfortable or awkward because he or she is in surroundings that are not familiar
to deal with a difficult situation, especially one in which you have financial problems, and just manage to survive
despite any difficulties
我决心要去，无论有什么困难。
I was determined to go, come hell or high water.
you can give sb the opportunity to do sth, but you cannot force them to do it if they do not want to
to be in or get into trouble
to urinate
to try to settle a disagreement or argument
a person who seems to be quiet or shy may surprise you by knowing a lot or having deep feelings
to find out what the situation is before doing sth or making a decision
verb
给…浇水；灌溉
to pour water on plants, etc.
to water the plants/garden
给花草 / 花园浇水
充满眼泪
to become full of tears
The smoke made my eyes water.
烟熏得我直流眼泪。
流口水
to produce saliva
The smells from the kitchen made our mouths water.
厨房里的香味馋得我们直流口水。
给…水喝；饮（动物）
to give water to an animal to drink
to water the horses
饮马
After a tour of the grounds, the guests were fed and watered .
客人们游览场地之后，给招待得酒足饭饱。
流经；给（某地）供水
to provide an area of land with water
The valley is watered by a stream.
这山谷有一条小溪流过。
往（酒里）掺水；给…加水
to add water to an alcoholic drink
watered wine
掺了水的葡萄酒
water
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N-UNCOUNT 水;雨水
Water is a clear thin liquid that has no colour or taste when it is pure. It falls from clouds as rain and enters rivers and seas. All animals and people need water in order to live.Get me a glass of water.
给我杯水。
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N-PLURAL 海域;(尤指)领海
You use waters to refer to a large area of sea, especially the area of sea which is near to a country and which is regarded as belonging to it.The ship will remain outside Chinese territorial waters.
这艘船将继续呆在中国领海之外。
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N-PLURAL 困境
You sometimes use waters to refer to a situation which is very complex or difficult....the man brought in to guide him through troubled waters...
被请来帮助他渡过难关的人
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VERB 给(植物)浇水
If you water plants, you pour water over them in order to help them to grow.He went out to water the plants.
他出去给植物浇水。
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VERB 流泪
If your eyes water, tears build up in them because they are hurting or because you are upset.His eyes watered from cigarette smoke.
他的眼睛被香烟熏得直流泪。
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VERB 流口水
If you say that your mouth is watering, you mean that you can smell or see some nice food and you might mean that your mouth is producing a liquid....cookies to make your mouth water.
令人垂涎的饼干
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PHR-ERG （孕妇）羊水破裂;（医生或接生员）给（孕妇）破羊水
When a pregnant woman's waters break, the fluid in her womb that surrounds the baby passes out of her body, showing that the baby is ready to be born. A doctor or midwife can break a woman's waters so that the birth can begin.My waters broke at six in the morning and within four hours Jamie was born.
我是凌晨6点破水的，不到4个小时杰米就出生了。
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PHRASE 泼出之水;不可改变的既成事实;无法挽回的过去
If you say that an event or incident is water under the bridge, you mean that it has happened and cannot now be changed, so there is no point in worrying about it any more.He was relieved his time in jail was over and regarded it as water under the bridge.
他为服刑期满而感到如释重负，而且觉得既已无可更改，过去的就让它过去吧。
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PHRASE 陷入困境;处境尴尬
If you are in deep water, you are in a difficult or awkward situation.You certainly seem to be in deep water...
你看起来无疑是陷入了困境。
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PHRASE (论点或理论)符合逻辑，站得住脚，经得起考验
If an argument or theory does not hold water, it does not seem to be reasonable or be in accordance with the facts.This argument simply cannot hold water in Europe.
这个论点在欧洲根本就站不住脚。
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PHRASE 陷于困境;遇到麻烦
If you are in hot water, you are in trouble.The company has already been in hot water over high prices this year.
这家公司今年由于价格过高已经陷入困境。
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PHRASE 给(想法或建议)泼冷水
If you pour cold water on an idea or suggestion, you show that you have a low opinion of it.City economists pour cold water on the idea that the economic recovery has begun.
伦敦金融城的经济学家给经济开始复苏的说法泼了冷水。
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PHRASE 试探
If you test the water or test the waters, you try to find out what reaction an action or idea will get before you do it or tell it to people.You should be cautious when getting involved and test the water before committing yourself.
参与其中时一定要小心谨慎，表态之前最好试探一下。
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like water off a duck's back→ see:duck
noun
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- a facility that provides a source of water
- the town debated the purification of the water supply
- first you have to cut off the water
- Synonym: water system water supply
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- a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants
- he asked for a drink of water
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- the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
- they invaded our territorial waters
- they were sitting by the water's edge
- Synonym: body of water
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- binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid;freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade;widely used as a solvent
- Synonym: H2O
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- once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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- liquid excretory product
- there was blood in his urine
- the child had to make water
- Synonym: urine piss pee piddle weewee
verb
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- secrete or form water, as tears or saliva
- My mouth watered at the prospect of a good dinner
- His eyes watered
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- supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
- Water the fields
- Synonym: irrigate
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- fill with tears
- His eyes were watering
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- provide with water
- We watered the buffalo
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Water will always find its own level .
水总会自行流平。
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How much water do you need ?
你要多少水？
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Test the heat of the water before getting in .
入水之前先试一试水温。
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Add three parts wine to one part water .
一份水兑上三份葡萄酒。
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The water is off .
停水了。
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Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water .
测试显示水中污染物质的含量很高。
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I was determined to go , come hell or high water .
我决心要去，无论有什么困难。
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Water supplies to the house are at low pressure .
这房子的供水水压低。
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The water is fine once you 're in !
你一旦下了水，就会觉得水里挺舒适。
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Water covers a large proportion of the earth 's surface .
水覆盖了地球表面的大部分。
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Who sets the standard for water quality ?
水质标准由谁来制订？
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You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water .
你可以要求给你的自来水做化学分析。
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The engine is used for pumping water out of the mine .
这台发动机是用来从矿井中抽水的。
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What 's the depth of the water here ?
这儿的水有多深？
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Water is forced through the pipes at high pressure .
水在高压下流过水管。
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I specifically told you not to go near the water !
我明确告诉过你不要靠近水边！
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Check the oil and water before setting off .
出发前应查看一下油和水。
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Using too much water could spread the stain .
用水太多可能使污迹扩散。
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I tried to get a shot of him in the water .
我试着给他拍一张在水中的照片。
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The scientists are taking water samples from the river .
科学家正从河中采水样。
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Fishing is good at high water .
高水位有利于钓鱼。
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All plants need light and water .
一切植物都需要阳光和水。
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You 'll water the plants while I 'm away , won 't you ?
我外出的时候请你给花草浇浇水，行不行？
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Dip your hand in to see how hot the water is .
把手伸进去看看水有多热。
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On such a hot day , even water was nectar .
这么热的天，清水都是甘露。
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Immersion in cold water resulted in rapid loss of heat .
浸泡在冷水中导致热量迅速散失。
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Our water is very hard .
我们的水很硬。
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Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through .
把咖啡放入过滤器里让水流过。
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The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake .
湖水清澈见底。
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She saved a little girl from falling into the water .
她救下一个眼看要落入水中的小女孩。
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