单词 | water-retaining |
释义 | > as lemmaswater-retaining water-retaining adj. ΚΠ 1848 J. M. Wilson Rural Cycl. II. 70/2 Land-locked morasses, water-retaining hollows. 1869 W. Wells Water-power of Maine i. iii. 17 The character of our rocks..is of peculiar importance in connection with the water-retaining capacity of our lakes. 1979 Arizona Daily Star 5 Aug. (Advt. section) 4/1 Applicant should have at least 3 years experience in the design of hydraulic, water-retaining structures. 2005 Gardenlife Oct. 74/2 Keep pots well watered... Use water-retaining crystals, which swell up and hold on to water. < as lemmas |
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