"reservoir" in Chinese (Simplified)
水库储液池
Definition
水库是用于存储水的大型天然或人工场所,也可以泛指存储其他东西以备将来使用的地方。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
主要用于指存水的地方,但也可用来比喻资源或才能的集中(如“人才的水库”)。通常比较正式和技术性。注意不要与“湖泊”或“小型罐子”混淆。
Examples
The city gets its water from a large reservoir.
这座城市的水来自一个大型**水库**。
The dam was built to create a reservoir for irrigation.
大坝是为了建造一个用于灌溉的**水库**而建的。
A reservoir can also store oil or gas underground.
**储液池**也可以在地下储存石油或天然气。
After weeks without rain, the reservoir levels dropped dangerously low.
几周没有下雨后,**水库**的水位降得非常低。
She has a deep reservoir of patience when dealing with children.
她在应对孩子时有着极大的耐心**储备**。
Scientists are studying the reservoir to monitor water quality over time.
科学家们正在研究**水库**,以长期监测水质。