water
UK/'wɒ:tә/US
NGSL 1kIELTSA1
Definitions
n.
The clear, colorless liquid that fills rivers, lakes, and oceans and is essential to life
水（填满江河湖海、维系生命的透明无色液体）
v.
To pour water on plants or give water to animals
给（植物）浇水；给（动物）饮水
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedA native English word from Old English wæter, not a built compound. It is the base from which the whole family is formed by adding other words: water + fall, water + proof, under + water.
Root water still carries 16 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.drink water喝水
- 2.fresh water淡水
- 3.running water自来水/流动的水
- 4.water the plants给植物浇水
- 5.tap water自来水
Example Sentences
- 1.
Remember to drink plenty of water in hot weather.
- 2.
She waters the plants on the balcony every morning.
- 3.
The boat slowly disappeared under the dark water.