
water
/ˈwɔːtə/ · /ˈwɔːtər/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #346 in the learning path
水
Definitions
n. The clear liquid people drink and plants need to grow.
水
v. To give water to plants or soil.
给……浇水
Example
Please water the plants before we leave today.
今天出门前请给植物浇水。
Access to clean drinking water is essential for preventing disease and improving public health.
获得清洁的饮用水对预防疾病和改善公共健康至关重要。
Collocations
- drinking water
- running water
- water shortage
- water the garden
Word family
- watery (adj.)
- waterless (adj.)
Usage tip
表示水通常不可数:a glass of water是一杯水。
FAQ
- What does water mean?
- The clear liquid people drink and plants need to grow. To give water to plants or soil.
- How is water pronounced?
- UK /ˈwɔːtə/, US /ˈwɔːtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.