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单词 hot water
释义

hot water

noun

: a difficult or dangerous situation : trouble entry 1 sense 4
used with in or into
But this poor fellow was always getting into hot water, and if there was a wrong way of doing a thing, was sure to hit upon it. Richard Henry Dana Jr.
In recent years, comedians have found themselves in hot water for making politically incorrect topics about everything from race to gender. James Hohmann

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web If too thick, add more vinegar or oil or about one teaspoon of hot water and blend to combine. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 1 July 2022 There was no hot water and often no heating, and outside temperatures sometimes dropped below fifteen degrees. Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022 In a sink or large bucket or basin, mix up a sudsy solution of a grease-cutting dish liquid, like GH Seal star Dawn, and hot water and place the grates in to soak. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 10 June 2022 Geothermal energy meets the needs of almost 90% of the nation’s hot water and heating requirements. David Nikel, Forbes, 1 May 2022 Adding the cleaning solution to hot water in the solution tank is a little tricky as the tank does not stand on its own and can be heavy when full, so be sure to balance it well on a flat surface. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2022 Rinse the sink with warm or hot water to remove particles or residue on the sink's surface. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 While not necessarily boiling faster, hot water will start at a higher temperature than cold water, says Allrecipes. Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 Victims should rinse affected areas with undiluted vinegar and hot water and remove any lingering tentacles from the skin as soon as possible. Anjali Huynh, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hot water

noun

: a difficult or distressing situation Her lies got her into hot water.

hot water

noun

as in soup

Synonyms & Similar Words

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