What does fountain mean?

a structure that sends water into the air a device supplying a stream of water for drinking

How is fountain pronounced?

UK /ˈfaʊntɪn/, US /ˈfaʊntən/.

/ˈfaʊntɪn/ · /ˈfaʊntən/

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喷泉

n. a structure that sends water into the air

喷泉

n. a device supplying a stream of water for drinking

饮水器

Children watched the fountain sparkle in the afternoon sunlight.

孩子们看着喷泉在午后的阳光下闪闪发亮。

A fountain can make a public square more attractive, although its maintenance requires water and energy.

喷泉可以让公共广场更具吸引力，但维护喷泉需要消耗水和能源。

drinking fountain是公共饮水器；fountain pen是钢笔。

What does fountain mean?: a structure that sends water into the air a device supplying a stream of water for drinking
How is fountain pronounced?: UK /ˈfaʊntɪn/, US /ˈfaʊntən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.