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W0044500 (wô′tər, wŏt′ər)n.1. A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid, H₂O, essential for most plant and animal life and the most widely used of all solvents. Freezing point 0°C (32°F); boiling point 100°C (212°F); specific gravity (4°C) 1.0000; weight per gallon (15°C) 8.338 pounds (3.782 kilograms).2. a. Any of various forms of water: waste water.b. often waters Naturally occurring mineral water, as at a spa.3. a. A body of water such as a sea, lake, river, or stream.b. waters A particular stretch of sea or ocean, especially that of a state or country: escorted out of British waters.4. a. A supply of water: had to turn off the water while repairing the broken drain.b. A water supply system.5. a. Any of the fluids normally secreted from the body, such as urine, perspiration, tears, or saliva.b. A fluid present in a body part in abnormal quantities as a result of injury or disease: water on the knee.c. The fluid surrounding a fetus in the uterus; amniotic fluid.6. An aqueous solution of a substance, especially a gas: ammonia water.7. A wavy finish or sheen, as of a fabric or metal.8. a. The valuation of the assets of a business firm beyond their real value.b. Stock issued in excess of paid-in capital.9. a. The transparency and luster of a gem.b. A level of excellence.v. wa·tered, wa·ter·ing, wa·ters v.tr.1. To pour or sprinkle water on; make wet: watered the garden.2. a. To give drinking water to.b. To lead (an animal) to drinking water.3. To dilute or weaken by adding water: a bar serving whiskey that had been watered.4. To give a sheen to the surface of (fabric or metal).5. To increase (the number of shares of stock) without increasing the value of the assets represented.6. To irrigate (land).v.intr.1. To produce or discharge fluid, as from the eyes.2. To salivate in anticipation of food: The wonderful aroma from the kitchen makes my mouth water.3. To take on a supply of water, as a ship.4. To drink water, as an animal.Phrasal Verb: water down To reduce the strength or effectiveness of: "It seemed clear by late autumn that the ban would be significantly watered down or removed altogether before the trade bill became law" (George R. Packard).Idioms: above water1. Being or holding an asset that is worth more than its purchase price or the debt owed on it.2. Making more than enough money to meet financial obligations. make water To urinate. under water1. Being or holding an asset that is worth less than its purchase price or the debt owed on it.2. Not making enough money to meet financial obligations. water under the bridge A past occurrence, especially something unfortunate, that cannot be undone or rectified: All that is now just water under the bridge.

[Middle English, from Old English wæter; see wed- in Indo-European roots.]

wa′ter·er n.

water down

vb (tr, adverb) 1. (Chemistry) to dilute or weaken with water2. to modify or adulterate, esp so as to omit anything harsh, unpleasant, or offensive: to water down the truth. ˌwatered-ˈdown adj

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	water down - make less strong or intense; "water down the mixture"dilute, thin, thin out, reduce, cut - lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon"
	2.	water down - thin by adding water to; "They watered down the moonshine"adulterate, dilute, debase, load, stretch - corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; "adulterate liquor"

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water

(ˈwoːtə) noun a colourless, transparent liquid compound of hydrogen and oxygen, having no taste or smell, which turns to steam when boiled and to ice when frozen. She drank two glasses of water; `Are you going swimming in the sea?' `No, the water's too cold'; Each bedroom in the hotel is supplied with hot and cold running water; (also adjective) The plumber had to turn off the water supply in order to repair the pipe; transport by land and water.水 verb1. to supply with water. He watered the plants.浇水2. (of the mouth) to produce saliva. His mouth watered at the sight of all the food.淌口水3. (of the eyes) to fill with tears. The dense smoke made his eyes water.流泪ˈwaters noun plural a body of water such as the sea, a river etc. the stormy waters of the bay. 大片的水域（如海、河、湖等） ˈwatery adjective1. like water; diluted. a watery fluid. 似水的，淡的 2. (of eyes) full of fluid eg because of illness, cold winds etc. 水汪汪的3. (of a colour) pale. eyes of a watery blue.淡色的ˈwateriness noun 水汪汪，潮湿

water boatman

a water insect with oarlike back legs that propel it through the water. 水虫ˈwaterborne adjective carried or transmitted by water. Typhoid is a waterborne disease. 由于饮水而传染的（疾病） ˈwater-closet noun (abbreviation WC (dabljuˈsiː) ) a lavatory. 厕所ˈwater-colour noun a type of paint which is thinned with water instead of with oil. 水彩ˈwatercress noun a herb which grows in water and is often used in salads. 水田芥，豆瓣菜 ˈwaterfall noun a natural fall of water from a height such as a rock or a cliff. 瀑布ˈwaterfowl noun or noun plural a bird or birds which live on or beside water. 水禽ˈwaterfront noun that part of a town etc which faces the sea or a lake. He lives on the waterfront. 水边，滨水区 ˈwaterhole noun a spring or other place where water can be found in a desert or other dry country. The elephant drank from the waterhole.水坑ˈwatering-can noun a container used when watering plants. 洒水壶water level the level of the surface of a mass of water. The water level in the reservoir is sinking/rising.水平面ˈwaterlily – plural ˈwaterlilies – noun a water plant with broad flat floating leaves. 睡莲ˈwaterlogged adjective (of ground) soaked in water. 浸满水的，进了水的 water main a large underground pipe carrying a public water supply. 总水管ˈwater-melon a type of melon with green skin and red flesh. 西瓜ˈwaterproof adjective not allowing water to soak through. waterproof material.防水的 noun a coat made of waterproof material. She was wearing a waterproof. 防水衣物，雨衣 verb to make (material) waterproof. 使防水ˈwatershed noun an area of high land from which rivers flow in different directions into different basins. 分水岭ˈwater-skiing noun the sport of skiing on water, towed by a motor-boat. 滑水运动ˈwater-ski verb滑水ˈwatertight adjective made in such a way that water cannot pass through. 不漏水的water vapour water in the form of a gas, produced by evaporation. 水蒸气ˈwaterway noun a channel, eg a canal or river, along which ships can sail. 水路ˈwaterwheel noun a wheel moved by water to work machinery etc. 水车ˈwaterworks noun singular or plural a place in which water is purified and stored before distribution to an area. 自来水厂hold water to be convincing. His explanation won't hold water. （论点等）站得住脚 in(to) deep water in(to) trouble or danger. I got into deep water during that argument.陷入困境water down to dilute. This milk has been watered down.用水冲淡

water down

1. To dilute, usually by literally adding water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "water" and "down." That place waters down their drinks. After you added the stock, the soup tasted like it had been watered down. I think you need to let it reduce some more.2. To weaken or make less effective. A noun or pronoun can be used between "water" and "down." The problem with working with a large group is that you end up having to compromise and water down the final product just to make every one happy. I wish they wouldn't water down these films—audiences are sophisticated enough to understand a complex story without the main character having to spell it out.3. To cover a surface with water. A noun or pronoun can be used between "water" and "down." Every night after the amusement park closes, workers water down the sidewalk to clean it for the next day.4. To decrease the value of a stock (or a certain portion of that stock) by making more shares available. A noun or pronoun can be used between "water" and "down." You have to be careful that you don't purchase stock that can be watered down without your knowledge.See also: down, water

water something down

1. to dilute something. Who watered the orange juice down? Jim watered down the orange juice. 2. to water something thoroughly. Will you water the lawn down tonight? Water down the lawn this evening so it will grow tomorrow. 3. Fig. to reduce the effectiveness or force of something. (Fig. on {2}.) Please don't water my declaration down. The new laws watered down the power of the president.See also: down, water

water down

Dilute or weaken, as in He watered down that unfavorable report with feeble excuses. [Mid-1800s] See also: down, water

water down

v.1. To dilute or weaken something by adding water: The dishonest bartender watered down the liquor. The cook watered the sauce down.2. To decrease the value of a share of stock, or the value of some group of shares, by increasing the number of shares available for sale: Investors are concerned that stock option grants will water down their holdings. I hope that decision doesn't water the stock values down. 3. To reduce the strength or effectiveness of something: In the end, the legislation was watered down by multiple amendments. The speaker watered his message down with lots of boring stories.4. To wet the surface of something entirely: The fire department watered down the houses near the brush fire. The road crew watered the dusty road down.See also: down, water

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