water
名詞可算・不可算A1英 /ˈwɔː.tə/ 米 /ˈwɔ.tɚ/
- An inorganic compound (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.
An inorganic compound (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.
- The liquid form of this substance: liquid H₂O.
- A serving of liquid water.
- The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
- Water in a body; an area of open water.複数形で
A combination of water and other substance(s).
- Mineral water.
- Spa water; hot springs.複数形で, しばしば
- A solution in water of a gaseous or readily volatile substance.
A combination of water and other substance(s). / A fluid in the body.
- Urine.
- Amniotic fluid or the amniotic sac containing it. (Used only in the plural in the UK but often also in the singular in North America.)
- A fluid that causes swelling.口語
- The water supply, as a service or utility.連体用法, しばしば
- A state of affairs; conditions; usually with an adjective indicating an adverse condition.比喩的, 複数形で, 単数
- A person's intuition.口語, 比喩的
- Excess valuation of securities.やや古風
- Something which dilutes, or has the effect of watering down.口語, 比喩的
A particular quality or appearance suggestive of water:
- The limpidity and lustre of a precious stone, especially a diamond.
- A wavy, lustrous pattern or decoration such as is imparted to linen, silk, metals, etc.