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单词 cesspool
释义 cesspool
n.
  1. an underground container for the temporary storage of liquid waste or sewage.
  2. a centre of corruption, depravity, etc.
Etymology: perh. alt., after POOL(1), f. earlier cesperalle, f. suspiral vent, water-pipe, f. OF souspirail air-hole f. L suspirare breathe up, sigh (as SUB-, spirare breathe)
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