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单词 basin
释义 basin

basin /ˈbeɪ.sən/

noun [C] (AREA)
1
F0 the area of land from which streams run into a river, lake, or sea
Thesaurus+: ↑Parts of watercourses
2
F0 a sheltered area of deep water where boats are kept
Thesaurus+: ↑Ports and docksThesaurus+: ↑Bays and gulfs , ↑Coasts and beaches
noun [C] (CONTAINER)
1
B1 MAINLY UK an open, round container shaped like a bowl with sloping sides, used for holding food or liquid:
» a pudding basinThesaurus+: ↑Dishes, bowls, cups and glasses
2
F0 MAINLY UK the amount of something that a basin can hold:
» a basin of waterThesaurus+: ↑Informal measurements of volume , ↑Measurements of volume
3
F0 MAINLY UK a WASHBASIN(Cf. ↑washbasin):
» I've cleaned the basin and scrubbed the bath.Thesaurus+: ↑Bathroom fixtures and fittings
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Extra Examples:» Run some water into the basin and wash your hands and face properly.» When you have broken the eggs into a basin, whisk them together lightly with a fork.» The basin in the upstairs bathroom has gold taps!» I keep various cleaning fluids under the basin in the back toilet.» In the auction there is a rather nice antique porcelain basin and jug.
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