plumbing

英 [ˈplʌmɪŋ]

美 [ˈplʌmɪŋ]

n.  (建筑物的)管路系统，自来水管道; 水暖工的工作
v.  探索; 钻研; 探究
plumb的现在分词

现在分词：plumbing　复数：plumbings　

TOEFL

BNC.11529 / COCA.8854

牛津词典

noun

• （建筑物的）管路系统，自来水管道
  the system of pipes, etc. that supply water to a building
• 水暖工的工作
  the work of a plumber

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT （建筑物的）水管装置，水暖设备
  Theplumbingin a building consists of the water and drainage pipes, baths, and toilets in it.
  1. The electrics and the plumbing were sound.
     电路和水暖设备都完好无损。
• N-UNCOUNT 水管工程；管道工程
  Plumbingis the work of connecting and repairing things such as water and drainage pipes, baths, and toilets.
  1. She learned the rudiments of brick-laying, wiring and plumbing.
     她学习了砌砖、布线和管道工程的基本知识。

英英释义

noun

• the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building)
  Synonym:plumbery
• measuring the depths of the oceans
  Synonym:bathymetry
• utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage
  Synonym:plumbing system

双语例句

• We have renovated the old house and put in new plumbing.
  我们修复了这所旧房子，还安装了新的配管系统。
• You must make provisions for pressure relief protection of your plumbing system and components.
  此时就必须采取措施进行压力释放，以保护管道系统和部件。
• With that plumbing defined, I can get down to business.
  定义了该管道之后，我就可以开始正事了。
• Leaks in chemical lines or inlet plumbing indicate a possible source of air in the system.
  药剂管线或进口管渗漏，可能会是系统中空气的一个来源。
• We employed a local man to do the plumbing.
  我们雇了一个当地人做管道装修工作。
• Fully enclosed buildings with wiring and plumbing provide the best protection.
  充分地与接线和配管的大厦提供最佳的防护。
• Will the cottage need new wiring or plumbing?
  这间小屋需要新装电线或水管吗？
• That includes plumbing and carpentry.
  包括管道工程和木工的工作。
• Then structural support, insulation, conduits and plumbing are sandwiched between the two layers of pallets.
  再用两个左右托盘的材料制作支撑结构、绝缘和隐蔽管道的夹层。
• The electrics and the plumbing were sound.
  电路和水暖设备都完好无损。