lavatory
/ˈlævətri/ · /ˈlævətɔːri/
CEFR level B1Topic TravelWord #2999 in the learning path
厕所；洗手间
Definitions
n. A toilet or a room containing one.
厕所；洗手间
Example
The lavatory is just beyond the waiting room.
洗手间就在候车室另一边。
Every passenger carriage should include a lavatory that travellers with limited mobility can access easily.
每节客车车厢都应设有行动不便的旅客能够轻松使用的洗手间。
Collocations
- public lavatory
- lavatory door
- lavatory facilities
Synonyms
- toilet
- washroom
Usage tip
较正式，常见于英式英语；日常多用toilet。
FAQ
- What does lavatory mean?
- A toilet or a room containing one.
- How is lavatory pronounced?
- UK /ˈlævətri/, US /ˈlævətɔːri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
