cisterns
US /ˈsɪs.tərnz/
UK /ˈsɪs.tənz/
复数名词
1.
蓄水池, 水箱
underground tanks for storing water, especially rainwater
示例:
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Ancient Roman cities relied on large cisterns to supply water to their inhabitants.
古罗马城市依靠大型蓄水池为居民供水。
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Many rural homes collect rainwater in cisterns for household use.
许多乡村住宅将雨水收集在蓄水池中供家庭使用。
2.
抽水马桶水箱, 马桶水箱
tanks that hold water for flushing toilets
示例:
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The plumber had to repair the leaking cisterns in both bathrooms.
水管工不得不修理两个浴室里漏水的抽水马桶水箱。
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Modern toilets often have concealed cisterns for a cleaner look.
现代马桶通常采用隐藏式水箱，外观更整洁。
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