lavatory

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英文释义

n a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
n a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
n a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it

中文翻译

n. 洗脸盆, 厕所

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记忆技巧

lavatory 可以拆分为词根 lav-,意为“洗”,加上后缀 -atory,表示“地方”。因此,lavatory 的字面意思是“洗的地方”,即厕所。

例句

1. The lavatory is located at the end of the hallway.
洗手间位于走廊的尽头。
2. Please wash your hands after using the lavatory.
使用洗手间后请洗手。
3. There is a sign on the door that says "Lavatory for customers only."
门上有一个标志,上面写着“仅供顾客使用的洗手间”。

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