Tìm kiếm
Waterworks
01
hệ thống cấp nước, cơ sở hạ tầng nước
the infrastructure and facilities responsible for supplying clean water and managing wastewater
What is "waterworks"?
Waterworks refers to the system of infrastructure and facilities used to supply clean water to a community. It includes sources of water, such as rivers, lakes, or ponds, as well as the treatment plants where water is cleaned and purified. The system also involves pipes, pumps, and storage tanks that distribute the water to homes, businesses, and other buildings. Waterworks are crucial for providing safe, reliable access to drinking water and managing water flow for various needs, such as sanitation and farming.
02
công ty cấp nước, dịch vụ nước
a public utility that provides water
waterworks
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Ví dụ
He always turns on the waterworks whenever he doesn't get his way, hoping to manipulate others.
Sarah pretended to turn on the waterworks to get out of trouble, but her sister saw through her act and didn't believe her tears were genuine.
The politician turned on the waterworks during his speech, attempting to garner sympathy from the audience.
The child turned on the waterworks when her parents said she couldn't have another piece of candy.
After receiving the news of her pet's death, she turned on the waterworks and sobbed uncontrollably.
