LEARNit Dictionary

water

noun
A1
1
A1
a liquid without colour, smell or taste that falls as rain, is in lakes, rivers and seas, and is used for drinking, washing, etc.
آب
see also bathwater, holy water, ice water, iced water, lime water, rose water, salt water, seawater, soda water, tap water
2
A1
an area of water, especially a lake, river, sea or ocean
دریا, رود, اقیانوس, دریاچه, آبگیر, رودخانه, تالاب, برکه
We walked down to the water's edge.
shallow/deep water
It was lovely and cool in the water.
She fell into the water.
In the lagoon the water was calm.
see also backwater, breakwater, deep-water, low water, high water, standing water
3
A1
the surface of a mass of water
سطح آب
The leaves floated on the water.
I could see my reflection in the water.
She dived under the water.
He disappeared under the water.
see also underwater
4
A2
the water in a particular lake, river, sea or ocean
آب, آب دریاچه, آب رودخانه, آب دریا, آب اقیانوس
the grey waters of the River Clyde
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean.
5
an area of sea or ocean belonging to a particular country
آب‌های سرزمینی, آب‌های ملی
We were still in British waters.
fishing in international waters
The submarine had strayed into Russian waters.
see also territorial waters
6
used to describe a situation, usually one that is difficult, dangerous or not familiar
آب
The conversation got into the murky waters of jealousy and relationships.
The government has warned of stormy waters ahead.
I was going into uncharted waters.
verb
B1
1
B1
to pour water on plants, etc.
آب دادن, آبیاری کردن
2
to become full of tears
اشک‌آلود شدن, چشم پرآب شدن, اشکبار شدن, چشمان پر اشک شدن
The smoke made my eyes water.
3
to produce saliva
ترشح بزاق داشتن, آب آوردن دهان
The smells from the kitchen made our mouths water.
The smell of the meat made her mouth water.
4
to give water to an animal to drink
آب دادن, آب نوشاندن, آب خوراندن
to water the horses
(humorous)After a tour of the grounds, the guests were fed and watered.
5
to provide an area of land with water
آبیاری کردن
The valley is watered by a stream.
6
to add water to an alcoholic drink
رقیق کردن, آب زدن
watered wine