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单词 scuba
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scuba in British English

(ˈskjuːbə)
noun
a. 
an apparatus used in skindiving, consisting of a cylinder or cylinders containing compressed air attached to a breathing apparatus
b. 
(as modifier)
scuba diving
Word origin
C20: from the initials of self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

scuba in American English

(ˈskubə)
US
noun
equipment worn by divers for breathing underwater, consisting typically of one or two compressed-air tanks strapped to the back and connected by a hose to a mouthpiece
Word origin
s(elf-)c(ontained) u(nderwater) b(reathing) a(pparatus)

Examples of 'scuba' in a sentence
scuba

That was until we donned our scuba gear and plunged in.
The Sun (2012)
We will have to go full scuba.
The Sun (2011)
But avoid contact sports and scuba diving.
The Sun (2009)
This is why he wants scuba divers on hand.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Perhaps she trains for them with scuba gear.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They are popular with scuba divers but you can just swim or snorkel.
The Sun (2014)
Passengers in scuba gear are lowered over the side in metal cages.
The Sun (2008)
Guests can go scuba diving, play tennis or ride horses.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
 Go for the scuba vibe.
The Sun (2012)
But you can also swim with turtles, or don scuba gear and explore the corals and colourful fish of the deep.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are tons of classes and activities, from an early-morning beach run to golf and scuba.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Think of it, then, as a scuba suit.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
For example, if you go skiing or scuba diving, you need to declare this.
The Sun (2012)
I go scuba diving now.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I hadn't scuba dived before, so the poor man had to begin at the beginning with some basic science.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
I've surfaced from a scuba dive off Cuba to find the boat captain had got bored waiting and gone home.
The Sun (2013)
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