Plumbing
01
管道系统, 水管系统
the system of pipes for the distribution of water in a building
例子
The plumbing in the old house needed extensive repairs due to leaks and corrosion.
由于漏水和腐蚀，老房子的管道需要大修。
The plumber installed new fixtures as part of the plumbing renovation in the bathroom.
水管工在浴室管道翻新过程中安装了新的装置。
02
the occupation of installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water, gas, or sewage in buildings
例子
He learned plumbing from his father, who ran a small repair business.
Plumbing requires skill in fitting pipes and reading blueprints.
03
the act or process of measuring the depth of water, especially in the ocean
例子
Early sailors relied on simple plumbing techniques using weighted lines.
The research team performed plumbing to map the seafloor.
