cistern

名词 cistern:

1. a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
   同义词：cisterna
2. a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet
   同义词：water tank
3. an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater

1. The cistern empties in five minutes.
   贮水池五分钟就流乾。
2. A large vessel, such as a tub, cistern, or barrel, used to hold or store liquids.
   大桶; 大盆; 缸一种大容器，如大盆、水箱或大桶，用来装或贮存液体
3. Water in the cistern is full.
   贮水池的水是满的。

cis.tern

n.（名词）
A receptacle for holding water or other liquid, especially a tank for catching and storing rainwater.
蓄水池：容纳水或其它液体的一种容器，特指汇集和贮存雨水的水箱
Anatomy A cisterna.
【解剖学】 水塘，池子

来源：
Middle English cisterne
中古英语 cisterne
from Latin cisterna
源自 拉丁语 cisterna
from cista [box]
源自 cista [盒]
from Greek kistô [basket]
源自 希腊语 kistô [篮]

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