a clear liquid that falls as rain and is in lakes, rivers, and oceans, used for drinking and cleaning
People need clean water to drink and stay healthy.
人們需要乾淨的飲用水來保持健康。
a body of water, like a lake, river, sea, or ocean
The water in the lake is very clear and blue.
湖裡的水非常清澈湛藍。
the top part of a body of water
The sunlight sparkled on the water.
陽光在水面上閃爍。
the water in a specific lake, river, sea, or ocean
The water in this river is safe to swim in.
這條河裡的水游泳很安全。
a part of the sea or ocean that belongs to a country
Ships must follow rules when in another country's water.
船舶在別國水域時必須遵守規則。
a difficult, dangerous, or new situation
Starting a new job can feel like entering unknown water.
開始新工作可能感覺像是進入未知水域。
to give water to plants
You should water the plants every day to help them grow.
你應該每天給植物澆水幫助它們生長。
to have tears in your eyes
When I cut the onion, my eyes started to water.
當我切洋蔥時,我的眼睛開始流淚。
to produce saliva in your mouth
The smell of fresh bread made my mouth water.
新鮮麵包的香味讓我流口水。
to give an animal water to drink
Remember to water the dog after your walk.
記得散步後給狗喝水。
to supply land with water
The fields are watered by a nearby river.
田地由附近的河流灌溉。
to add water to a drink, especially alcohol
Some people water their drinks to make them less strong.
有些人會兌水稀釋飲料以降低酒精濃度。