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bilge water

/bɪldʒ ˈwɔːtər/

翻译: 航海术语,指积存在船舱底部(舱底)的脏污、发臭的水。引申义也可指废话、无聊的话或毫无意义的事物。

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/bɪldʒ ˈwɔːtər/C1formaltechnical
  • zh航海术语,指积存在船舱底部(舱底)的脏污、发臭的水。引申义也可指废话、无聊的话或毫无意义的事物。

A nautical term referring to the dirty, foul-smelling water that collects in the bilge (the lowest part of a ship's hull). Figuratively, it can also mean nonsense or worthless talk.

  1. Nautical termC1formal

    The dirty, often oily water that collects in the bilge (the lowest compartment) of a ship.

    zh舱底水

    • The crew had to pump out the bilge water to keep the ship stable.
    • Bilge water often contains oil, grease, and other contaminants.
    • The smell of bilge water was overwhelming in the lower deck.
  2. Nonsense or rubbishC2informalbritish

    Used figuratively to describe something that is worthless, nonsensical, or of very poor quality.

    zh废话

    • Don't listen to him; everything he says is bilge water.
    • That article is complete bilge water, full of false claims.
    • His speech was just bilge water, with no real substance.
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