water
/ˈwɔːtə(r)/
n.
一句话记住
水;水体
释义与例句
n.
水;水体
the clear liquid without colour, smell, or taste that is essential for life
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The residents were advised to boil their drinking water.
居民被建议将饮用水煮沸。
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These plants store water in their thick leaves.
这些植物把水分储存在厚厚的叶子里。
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The village has limited access to clean water.
这个村庄获得清洁水源的途径有限。
词源与构词
记忆钩子
表示水这种物质时 water 通常不可数;一杯水说 a glass of water,饮用水是 drinking water。
词族与关联词
词族(同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式)
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waterproof 防水的形容词,描述材料或物品能防止水进入或透过,如 waterproof clothing。
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watery 含水的;稀薄的形容词,可描述液体像水一样稀,或食物水分过多、味道淡。
易混词(形近或义近,注意区别)
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liquid 液体water 特指水这一物质;liquid 泛指任何液态物质,包括油、酒精等,因此 water 是 liquid 的一种。The medicine is supplied as a clear liquid. 这种药以透明液体的形式提供。
常见搭配
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drinking water 饮用水The relief teams delivered drinking water to the affected villages. 救援队向受灾村庄运送了饮用水。
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tap water 自来水The tap water in this area is safe to drink. 这个地区的自来水可以安全饮用。
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a glass of water 一杯水Could I have a glass of water with my meal? 用餐时能给我一杯水吗?