Phrase
water taps
/ˈwɔːtə tæp/
noun
水龙头
water taps is the plural of water tap.
a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe; a faucet
- 1.
A spout connected to a socket to provide water from the main water supply.
连接到水源的水嘴
连接到水源的水嘴
In use
Please turn off the water tap after you wash your hands.
The water tap in the bathroom is dripping, so we should call a plumber.
Make sure all water taps are closed before you leave the house.
turn [on/off] the water tap
turn on/off 是常见搭配。
Please turn off the water tap after use.
使用后请关闭水龙头。
the water tap + be + adjective/present participle
描述水龙头状态时，常用 be 动词加形容词或现在分词。
The water tap is dripping.
水龙头在滴水。
install/replace + a water tap
install 和 replace 常用于水龙头的安装或更换。
We need to install a new water tap in the kitchen.
我们需要在厨房安装一个新的水龙头。
Common mistakes
I turned on the water dragon.I turned on the water tap.
汉语中'水龙头'字面意思是'水龙的头'，直译成'water dragon'是错误的。正确应为'water tap'，指水龙头开关。
Please fix the tap water. It's dripping.Please fix the water tap. It's dripping.
'tap water'指自来水（饮用水），而'water tap'指水龙头（装置）。两者混淆导致错误。
Connections
Confusing words
- tap water
- 自来水 · 水龙头指装置，自来水指从装置流出的水
Word family
- water taps
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.