单词 | basin |
释义 | basin —basin /ˈbeɪ.sən/ noun [C] (AREA) F0 the area of land from which streams run into a river, lake, or sea Thesaurus+: ↑Parts of watercoursesF0 a sheltered area of deep water where boats are kept Thesaurus+: ↑Ports and docksThesaurus+: ↑Bays and gulfs , ↑Coasts and beachesnoun [C] (CONTAINER) 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 glassesF0 MAINLY UK the amount of something that a basin can hold: » a basin of waterThesaurus+: ↑Informal measurements of volume , ↑Measurements of volumeF0 MAINLY UK a WASHBASIN(Cf. ↑washbasin): » I've cleaned the basin and scrubbed the bath.Thesaurus+: ↑Bathroom fixtures and fittings• • • 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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