| 单词 | water point |
| 释义 | > as lemmaswater point water point n. (a) the point on a hydrometer which is level with the surface of the liquid in which it is placed (now rare); (b) a point at which water may be obtained; a watering place. ΚΠ 1847 J. Müller Princ. Physics & Meteorol. 78 The water point is marked with 0 for liquids heavier than water. 1882 J. Thausing et al. Theory & Pract. Prepar. Malt 84 The volumeter is provided with a scale, and the point..to which it sinks in pure water at a temperature of 4.1° C..., i.e., the water point, is marked by 100. 1899 Jrnl. House of Representatives Texas (26th Legisl.) 98/1 The many and unspeakable advantages of having a water point within the limit of their territory. 1906 New Internat. Encycl. X. 378/2 In the instrument of Gay-Lussac..the water-point was marked 100. 1913 Motor Age 28 Aug. 22/3 The first water point beyond Green River..is the town of Desert. 1997 B. McCrea et al. S. Afr.: Rough Guide ii. ii. 153 Carry a waterbottle to fill up at a waterpoint about halfway up the mountain. < as lemmas |
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