单词 | reservatory |
释义 | reservatory1/rɪˈzəːvət(ə)ri/Now rare noun A place in which water is collected; a reservoir; a cistern, a tank. Also (occasionally): a receptacle for any liquid. OriginMid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin reservatorium storehouse from classical Latin reservāt-, past participial stem of reservāre + -ōrium. reservatory2/rɪˈzəːvət(ə)ri/adjective Chiefly Law. Having the effect of reserving something. OriginMid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin reservatorius that may be used for keeping back or storage, reserved, set apart, of or belonging to reservation from classical Latin reservāt-, past participial stem of reservāre + -ōrius. Compare Middle French reservatoire. |
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