Reservoir
01
貯水池, 人造湖
a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses
例
The city 's reservoir, nestled in the hills, stores water from nearby rivers and supplies it to thousands of homes.
丘の中に位置する街の貯水池は、近くの川から水を貯え、何千もの家に供給します。
Engineers constructed a massive reservoir by damming the river, creating a reliable water source for the region.
エンジニアたちは川をせき止めて巨大な貯水池を建設し、地域に信頼できる水源を作り出しました。
02
any organism or substance in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies
例
Bats are natural reservoirs for certain viruses.
The waterfowl acted as a reservoir for avian influenza.
03
貯水池, 貯水タンク
a large container or storage tank used for collecting and holding water or other fluids
例
The municipality constructed a reservoir to store water for the city's growing population.
自治体は、都市の増加する人口のために水を貯めるために貯水池を建設しました。
The reservoir's capacity allowed it to hold millions of gallons of water for use during dry seasons.
貯水池の容量により、乾季に使用するために数百万ガロンの水を保持することができました。
04
a supply of something intangible that can be drawn on when needed
例
She had a reservoir of patience when dealing with difficult clients.
He drew from a reservoir of experience during the negotiation.
