potable的意思

potable

英式音标['potəbl]
美式英标['pəʊtəb(ə)l]

基本解释

n. 饮料（常复数）

adj. 适于饮用的

中文词源

potable 可饮用的

来自拉丁语potare,饮用，饮水，词源同potion.

英文词源

potable: potable: see potion
potable (adj.): early 15c., from Old French potable (14c.) and directly from Late Latin potabilis "drinkable," from Latin potare "to drink" (see potion).

实用例句

1. They set up purifying systems in places where the water was not potable.: 他们在许多水质不适合饮用的地方建立了净化系统。

2. Sink plumbed with potable water, plus soap and towels provided for employees.: 有供应可饮用水的洗手池, 有提供给员工使用的肥皂和手巾.

3. Containers are flushed with compressed air or potable water before filling.: 容器在灌注之前经过压缩空气或饮用水冲洗.

4. The water heater is not continuously supplied with potable water.: 本热水器没有始终使用生活用水.

5. The potable water expansion tank shall be of drawn steel construction.: 这种饮用水膨胀罐应该是拉制钢结构.

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