waterworks

名词 waterworks:

1. a public utility that provides water
   同义词：water company
2. workplace where water is stored and purified and distributed for a community

1. Are your waterworks all right?
   你泌尿系统正常吗?

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pl.n.（复数名词）

(used with a sing. or pl. verb)The water system, including reservoirs, tanks, buildings, pumps, and pipes, that supplies water to a city, town, or other municipality.
（与单数或复数动词连用）给水设备：包括蓄水池、水箱、建筑物、泵和管道的城市、城镇或其它行政分区供水的系统
(used with a sing. verb)A single unit, such as a pumping station, within such a system.
（与单数动词连用）此系统中的单独单位，如抽水站
(used with a sing. verb)An exhibition of moving water, such as a fountain or cascade.
（与单数动词连用）流动的水之展示，如喷泉或瀑布
(used with a pl. verb)Informal Tears:
（与复数动词连用）【非正式用语】 眼泪：
例句：
turned on the waterworks.
流眼泪