- [countable + singular or plural verb]
a building with machines for supplying water to an area 自来水厂 - [plural] (informal or humorous)
the organs of the body through which urine (= waste water) is passed （人体的）排水系统；泌尿系统
Idioms
turn on the waterworks
- (informal, disapproving)
to start crying, especially in order to get sympathy or attention 开始哭鼻子（尤指为博得同情或引人关注）