sewage
/ˈsuːɪdʒ/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #3933 in the learning path
污水；生活污物
Definitions
n. Wastewater and human waste carried away through drains
污水；生活污物
Example
Untreated sewage flowed into the river after the storm.
暴风雨过后，未经处理的污水流入了河里。
Investing in modern sewage treatment facilities is essential for protecting freshwater ecosystems and maintaining public health.
投资建设现代污水处理设施，对保护淡水生态系统和维护公共卫生至关重要。
Collocations
- raw sewage
- sewage treatment
- sewage disposal
- sewage system
Synonyms
- wastewater
Usage tip
不可数；sewage是污水，sewer才是下水道。
FAQ
- What does sewage mean?
- Wastewater and human waste carried away through drains
- How is sewage pronounced?
- UK /ˈsuːɪdʒ/, US /ˈsuːɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
