hot-water
UKˌhɒt ˈwɔːtə(r)USˌhɑːt ˈwɔːtər
Meaning
1adj.
热水的;供应热水的
Usage
The hotel provides hot-water bottles for guests during winter.
酒店在冬季为客人提供热水瓶。
This system circulates hot-water through radiators to heat the building.
该系统通过 radiator 循环热水来为建筑供暖。
Avoid using hot-water to wash silk fabrics as it may damage the material.
避免用热水清洗丝绸织物,以免损坏材质。
Etymology
该词为古英语固有词汇的复合形式,由“hot”(热)与“water”(水)直接组合而成,字面意为“热水”。其词义逻辑直接,未经历复杂演变,至今仍保留原始复合含义,专指加热后的水或相关设备系统。