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单词 waterworks
释义
waterworks
noun[plural]
uk
/ˈwɔː.tə.wɜːks/us
/ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wɝːks/
asystemofbuildingsandpipesin which apublicsupplyofwaterisstoredandtreatedand from which it issentout
自来水厂
UKpolite word
thepartsof thebodythatdealwithremovingurine:
（人体的）泌尿系统
Thedoctoraskedif I'd had anyproblemswith my waterworks.医生问我的泌尿系统是否有问题。
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Idiom

turn on the waterworks
(Definition ofwaterworksfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

waterworks| American Dictionary

waterworks
noun
us
/ˈwɔ·t̬ərˌwɜrks,ˈwɑt̬·ər-/

waterworksnoun(SUPPLY SYSTEM)

[C]
asystemofbuildingsandpipesin which apublicsupplyofwaterisstoredandcleanedand from which it issentout

waterworksnoun(CRYING)

[U]infml
crying:
The showended, and then the waterworksstarted.
Whenever she getsfrustratedorangry, sheturnson the waterworks(=startstocry).
(Definition ofwaterworksfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofwaterworks

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A quick decision was made to reopen the session after lunch in the oldwaterworksthat had been used till then as a provisional home.
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There is no attempt to contextualize the narrative by reference to the literature on environmental history or even the more arcane area ofwaterworkshistory.
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Waterworkswere presented as symbols of civic progress, technological achievement, and the municipality's concern over its citizens.
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During 8 days within the 2-week outbreak, the water treatment plant in thewaterworksexhibited major deficiencies regarding the application of chlorine and/or ozone.
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This is not to say that the municipalities and friendly elements of the local press were always wholly successful in turning commemorations ofwaterworksinto celebrations of unity.
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As well as projecting an image of the city to outsiders, the commemoration ofwaterworkswas also designed to convey certain ideas to the domestic audience.
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In terms of infrastructure, the collectivities have a number of possible areas of responsibility, includingwaterworks, energy, transportation, roads, communication, local markets, sporting and cultural events, and tourism.
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There is ample evidence thatwaterworksceremonies provided the local press with an opportunity to participate in the veneration of the extreme remoteness and wildness of the reservoirs' settings.
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An increased risk with longer water distribution pipelines indicates that contamination occurring during distribution from thewaterworksto the households may be more important than previously thought.
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Some newly built houses were demolished to make way for the large conduit between thewaterworksand the water tower, but the suburb inhabitants were not allowed to connect.
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Not only is a valley submerged, but a large catchment area is restricted when anywaterworksare constructed.
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Many civil engineers maintain that unless there is major investment in our sewers andwaterworksthere is likely to be a major health hazard.
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Thewaterworksare situated some distance from the town, and thousands of miles of pipes are required to convey the water to the inhabitants.
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We can also includewaterworks, or even those rather unromantic things, sewage plants.
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I understand, also, that penalties were imposed upon railway companies when, in the course of constructing railways, they interfered with thewaterworksand the gasworks.
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