
watertight
/ˈwɔːtətaɪt/ · /ˈwɔːtərtaɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5639 in the learning path
不漏水的;防水密封的
Definitions
adj. Made so that water cannot enter or escape
不漏水的;防水密封的
adj. Having no weaknesses that allow doubt or challenge
无懈可击的;严密的
Example
This watertight box keeps my camera dry during boat trips.
这个密封防水盒让我乘船出游时相机也能保持干燥。
Governments need watertight regulations to prevent companies from avoiding responsibility for environmental damage caused by their operations.
政府需要严密的法规,防止企业逃避其经营活动造成的环境损害责任。
Collocations
- a watertight container
- a watertight argument
- a watertight agreement
Word family
- watertightness (n.)
Antonyms
- leaky
Usage tip
既指不漏水,也可形容论证或协议严密。
FAQ
- What does watertight mean?
- Made so that water cannot enter or escape Having no weaknesses that allow doubt or challenge
- How is watertight pronounced?
- UK /ˈwɔːtətaɪt/, US /ˈwɔːtərtaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.