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water
76 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural waters
plural waters
Learner's definition of WATER
1
[noncount] : the clear liquid that has no color, taste, or smell, that falls from clouds as rain, that forms streams, lakes, and seas, and that is used for drinking, washing, etc.水 — see also bathwater, freshwater, groundwater, holy water, ice water, mineral water, rainwater, rose water, saltwater, seawater, soda water, tap water, toilet water, white water
- Would you like a glass of water?你想来杯水吗？
- bottled/mineral/spring water瓶装/矿物质/矿泉水
- There's water dripping from the ceiling.天花板漏水。
- Drink some water.喝点水。
- drinking water [=water that is safe for drinking]饮用水
- The house has hot and cold running water. [=water carried by pipes inside a building]这房子有冷热自来水。
2
[noncount] : an area of water (such as a lake, river, or ocean)水域；（江、河、湖、海等）大片的水 — see also underwater
- deep/shallow water深/浅水域
- The kids love playing in the water.孩子们喜欢在水里玩。
- A stick was floating on/in the water.一根棍子漂浮在水面上。
- They like to vacation near the water.他们喜欢去水边度假。
3
waters [plural] : a specific area of water
especially : an area of seawater某一水域（尤指海水） — often used figuratively常用作比喻 — see also headwaters, territorial waters
- frigid northern waters寒冷的北方水域
- coastal/shallow waters沿海/浅水水域
- We are sailing in international waters.我们正航行在国际海域。
- They were fishing in Canadian waters.他们正在加拿大水域捕鱼。
- We are entering into dangerous waters [=a difficult or complicated situation] whenever we discuss religion in public.每当我们公开讨论宗教时，就会陷入错综复杂的困境之中。
- He began studying the murky waters [=confusing details] of copyright law.他开始研究著作权法中令人费解的内容。
- The company is moving into uncharted waters [=new and unknown areas] with its Internet marketing campaign.随着互联网营销的开展，这家公司开始步入全新领域。
4
[noncount] : methods of travel that involve boats and ships乘船；走水路
- They came by water. [=by traveling on a boat or ship]他们是乘船来的。
a fish out of water
blood is thicker than water
come hell or high water
dead in the water
hold water
informal : to be possible or believable站得住脚；可信；靠谱 — usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句
- Her argument doesn't hold water. [=does not make sense]她的论点站不住脚。
- His theory cannot hold water. [=his theory is wrong]他的理论行不通。
in deep water
keep your head above water
like a duck to water
like water
informal : in large amounts大量地
- He spends money like water.他挥金如土。
muddy the waters
pass water
medical : to send urine out of the body : urinate小便；排尿
- a patient who is finding it difficult to pass water感觉排尿困难的患者
pour/throw cold water on
: to say that you do not like (an idea, suggestion, etc.) in a way that stops other people from doing it or from feeling enthusiastic about it给（想法、建议等）泼冷水；打消…的念头
- He wanted to buy a new car, but I poured/threw cold water on that idea. [=I said he should not buy a new car]他想买辆新车，但我给他的这个念头泼了冷水。
still waters run deep
test the waters/water
tread water
troubled waters
water breaks
(US) or British waters break — used to describe what happens when fluid suddenly comes from a pregnant woman's body because her baby will be born soon（孕妇临产时）羊水破裂
- Her water broke early.她的羊水提前破了。
water off a duck's back
informal ◊ If something, such as criticism, advice, etc., is (like) water off a duck's back, it has no effect on someone.（像）耳旁风；不起作用；水过鸭背；毫无影响
- He tried to convince her to take the job, but his advice was like water off a duck's back. [=she completely ignored his advice]他竭力想说服她接受那份工作，但他的建议被当作了耳旁风。
water under the bridge
— used to say that something happened in the past and is no longer important or worth arguing about（不值一提的）陈年旧事
- We had our differences in the past, but that's all water under the bridge now.我们过去存在分歧，但现在那都是陈年旧事了。
2 water /ˈwɑːtɚ/ verb
waters; watered; watering
2 water
/ˈwɑːtɚ/
verb
waters; watered; watering
Learner's definition of WATER
1
[+ object] : to pour water on (something, such as a plant)给…浇水
- We need to water the lawn/garden/plants.我们需要给草坪/花园/植物浇水。
2
[+ object] : to give (an animal) water to drink给（动物）喂水
- They fed and watered the horses in the barn.他们给马厩里的马喂食喂水。
3
[no object] of the eyes : to produce tears流泪
- My eyes were watering as I chopped the onions.我切洋葱时流眼泪了。
4
[no object] of the mouth : to become wet with saliva especially because you want to eat or taste something流口水 — see also mouth-watering
- Just smelling chocolate makes my mouth water. [=makes me want to taste or eat chocolate]只要闻一闻巧克力，我就会流口水。
5
[+ object] technical : to supply water to (a region or city)给（某地区或城市）供水 — usually used as (be) watered通常用作(be) watered
- The vineyards are in a region watered by two rivers.这些葡萄园位于两条河的灌溉区。
water down
[phrasal verb] 1
water (something) down or water down (something)
: to make (an alcoholic drink) weaker by adding water to it掺水冲淡（酒精饮料）；稀释；给…加水
- Someone watered down [=diluted] the punch.有人掺水稀释了潘趣酒。
2
disapproving : to make (something) less effective, powerful, etc.削弱，减少（效果、影响等） — see also watered-down
- He had to water down [=simplify] the lecture for the younger students.为了照顾低年级学生，他只好简化讲座内容。
- The movie watered down the lessons of the book.电影淡化了书中体现的教训。
often attributive
1
a
: the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes, and seas, and is a major constituent of all living matter and that when pure is an odorless, tasteless, very slightly compressible liquid oxide of hydrogen H2O which appears bluish in thick layers, freezes at 0° C and boils at 100° C, has a maximum density at 4° C and a high specific heat, is feebly ionized to hydrogen and hydroxyl ions, and is a poor conductor of electricity and a good solvent
b
: a natural mineral water —usually used in plural
2
b
: a quantity or depth of water adequate for some purpose (such as navigation)
c waters plural
(1)
: a band of seawater abutting on the land of a particular sovereignty and under the control of that sovereignty
(2)
: the sea of a particular part of the earth
d
5
: liquid containing or resembling water: such as
a(1)
: a pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparation made with water
(2)
: a watery solution of a gaseous or readily volatile substance compare ammonia water
b
archaic : a distilled fluid (as an essence)
especially : a distilled alcoholic liquor
c
: a watery fluid (such as tears, urine, or sap) formed or circulating in a living body
d
: amniotic fluid
also : bag of waters
watered; watering; waters
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun Would you like a glass of water? There's water dripping from the ceiling. The kids love playing in the water. A stick was floating on the water. They like to vacation near the water. We are sailing in international waters. They were fishing in Canadian waters. Verb We need to water the lawn. They fed and watered the horses in the barn. My eyes were watering as I chopped the onions. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022 Owensmouth was the town at the outfall end of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, and a tombstone tribute to Owens Valley, which was left literally high and dry when L.A. brought its water south in 1913. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The lightweight lotion is non-irritating, water-resistant, and dries clear. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Residents served by the Attleboro Water Department do not need to boil their water. Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Stain- and water-resistant clothing and outdoor gear can contain PFAS. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 China’s largest inland lake turned to a prairie as its water evaporates away. WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 However, for the best quality grits, water is best to let the corn flavor shine. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The water-resistant pouch features a large zippered pocket, two smaller zippered pockets, a couple patches for holding flies, and loops to attach your other gear. Ryan Wichelns, Outside Online, 8 Sep. 2022 Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 Government officials tell the public to water their lawns once a week. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Other options include a full spray that is usually a bit more powerful than the shower setting and a cone spray that can help you water a group of plants all at once. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Las Vegas was already operating in drought restrictions before the wildfire happened earlier this year, asking residents to not fill pools, wash cars or water their lawns. Ella Nilsen, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 According to the White House, $75 million has been made available to Mississippi this fiscal year through the bipartisan infrastructure law to make improvements to water systems throughout the state. Rick Klein, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Sangbo scrapes rocks to open and close shallow trenches in the gray clay, operating a laborious irrigation system of canals to water the trees. Corey Robinson, The New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2022 Water Conservation Plan Ordinance on June 1, which mandated that private households and commercial businesses alike should only water outdoor spaces two-days-a-week. Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2022 During the winter months, when the temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, it is recommended to water your succulent only once a month. Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
This mascara is also smudge-proof, water-resistant, and comes in brown or black. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Sep. 2022 Owensmouth was the town at the outfall end of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, and a tombstone tribute to Owens Valley, which was left literally high and dry when L.A. brought its water south in 1913. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The lightweight lotion is non-irritating, water-resistant, and dries clear. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Residents served by the Attleboro Water Department do not need to boil their water. Adam Sennott, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Stain- and water-resistant clothing and outdoor gear can contain PFAS. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 China’s largest inland lake turned to a prairie as its water evaporates away. WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 However, for the best quality grits, water is best to let the corn flavor shine. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 The water-resistant pouch features a large zippered pocket, two smaller zippered pockets, a couple patches for holding flies, and loops to attach your other gear. Ryan Wichelns, Outside Online, 8 Sep. 2022 Verb
The surge lasted about a day, as a livestock auction attracted upward of 3,500 people looking to offload cattle – a sign of how extreme drought has been affecting ranchers’ ability to feed and water their herds. Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 Government officials tell the public to water their lawns once a week. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Other options include a full spray that is usually a bit more powerful than the shower setting and a cone spray that can help you water a group of plants all at once. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Las Vegas was already operating in drought restrictions before the wildfire happened earlier this year, asking residents to not fill pools, wash cars or water their lawns. Ella Nilsen, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 According to the White House, $75 million has been made available to Mississippi this fiscal year through the bipartisan infrastructure law to make improvements to water systems throughout the state. Rick Klein, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Sangbo scrapes rocks to open and close shallow trenches in the gray clay, operating a laborious irrigation system of canals to water the trees. Corey Robinson, The New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2022 Water Conservation Plan Ordinance on June 1, which mandated that private households and commercial businesses alike should only water outdoor spaces two-days-a-week. Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2022 During the winter months, when the temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, it is recommended to water your succulent only once a month. Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English wæter; akin to Old High German wazzar water, Greek hydōr, Latin unda wave
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of water was before the 12th century Phrases Containing water
noun¹
noun²
noun³
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