basin
noun[C]
uk/ˈbeɪ.sən/us/ˈbeɪ.sən/basinnoun[C](CONTAINER)
B1mainlyUK
anopen, roundcontainershapedlike abowlwithslopingsides, used forholdingfoodorliquid:
盆;水盆apuddingbasin布丁盆
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mainlyUK
theamountof something that a basin canhold:
一盆(的量)a basinofwater一盆水
mainlyUK
awashbasinUK:
洗手池;洗脸盆I'vecleanedthe basin andscrubbedthebath.我已经清洗了脸盆,还刷了浴缸。
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- Run somewaterinto the basin andwashyourhandsandfaceproperly.
- When you havebrokentheeggsinto a basin,whiskthem togetherlightlywith afork.
- The basin in theupstairsbathroomhasgoldtaps!
- Ikeepvariouscleaningfluidsunder the basin in the backtoilet.
- In theauctionthere is aratherniceantiqueporcelainbasin andjug.
Dishes, bowls, cups & glasses
- ballon
- beaker
- cake stand
- chafing dish
- chalice
- crock
- flute
- glassware
- go-cup
- goblet
- gravy boat
- salver
- saucer
- serving board
- side dish
- side plate
- trencher
- tumbler
- tureen
- wine glass
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Measurements of volume: informal
Bathroom fixtures & fittings
basinnoun[C](AREA)
theareaoflandfrom whichstreamsruninto ariver,lake, orsea
流域ashelteredareaofdeepwaterwhereboatsarekept
船坞;内湾Parts of watercourses
- artesian well
- backwater
- confluence
- delta
- drainage basin
- estuarine
- firth
- head
- interbasin
- interchannel
- lock
- lock-keeper
- meander
- mooring
- narrows
- reach
- spring
- tributary
- water table
- weir
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Ports & docks
Bays & gulfs