water supply

• 为社区、建筑或地区提供用水的系统或来源，包括管道、储水设施和净水处理设施。

A system or source that provides water for a community, building, or area, including pipes, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.

1. System of water provisionB1formal

   The infrastructure and resources used to provide water to a community, area, or building.

   供水系统

   • The city's water supply comes from a nearby reservoir.
   • A broken pipe disrupted the water supply for several hours.
   • The government is investing in improving the rural water supply.

2. Available water quantityB1formal

   The amount of water available for use in a particular area or system.

   供水量

   • The drought has severely reduced the water supply in the region.
   • We need to conserve the water supply during the summer months.
   • The water supply is sufficient for the entire population.