plumbing

• 指建筑物中用于供水、供气及排放污水的管道、管件和配件的系统，也指安装和维修这类管道系统的工作或行业。

A noun referring to the system of pipes, fixtures, and fittings used for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage, as well as the trade of installing and repairing such systems.

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1. Water and gas pipes systemB1formal

   The system of pipes, tanks, and fittings used for water supply and waste removal in a building.

   管道系统

   • The old house needs new plumbing to fix the leaks.
   • A professional checked the plumbing before the renovation.
   • The plumbing system in this building is very efficient.

   同义词pipeworkpiping

2. Plumber's tradeB1formal

   The profession or work of installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water, gas, or sewage.

   水管工行业

   • He decided to go into plumbing after finishing school.
   • Plumbing is a skilled trade that requires certification.
   • She learned plumbing from her father, who was a master plumber.

   同义词pipe fittingpipefittingplumbery

3. Ocean depth measurementC2formal

   The act of measuring the depth of the ocean, especially using a lead line.

   水深测量

   • The sailors performed plumbing to determine the depth of the sea.
   • Plumbing the ocean depths was a dangerous task for early explorers.
   • Modern sonar has replaced traditional plumbing for depth measurement.

   同义词sounding

• 动词，指测量或探测某物的深度，也指深入探究或透彻理解复杂的事物。

A verb used to indicate the act of measuring or exploring the depth of something, or understanding a complex subject thoroughly.

1. Measure depthC1formalscientific

   To measure the depth of a body of water, typically with a weighted line.

   测量深度

   • The sailors plumbed the depth of the river before crossing.
   • They used a long rope to plumb the well.
   • The oceanographer plumbed the trench to record its exact depth.

   同义词fathomgaugeprobesound

2. Weight with leadC2formaltechnical

   To weight something with lead, often to make it sink or to stabilize it.

   用铅加重

   • The fisherman plumbed his net with lead weights.
   • They plumbed the diving bell to ensure it would sink properly.
   • The curtain was plumbed at the bottom to hang straight.

   同义词ballastleadweight

3. Examine thoroughlyC1formal

   To explore or investigate something in great depth and detail.

   深入探究

   • The detective plumbed the depths of the suspect's alibi.
   • She plumbed the archives for any mention of the ancient ritual.
   • The journalist plumbed the complexities of the political scandal.

   同义词delveexplorefathominvestigateprobescrutinizesearchsound

   反义词glancescanskim

4. Make verticalC2formaltechnical

   To adjust or align something so that it is perfectly vertical, using a plumb line.

   使垂直

   • The carpenter plumbed the wall before installing the cabinets.
   • He plumbed the post to ensure it was straight.
   • The mason plumbed the brickwork as he built the chimney.

   同义词alignerecttrue