a building with machines for supplying water to an area
một tòa nhà có máy cung cấp nước cho một khu vực
the organs of the body through which urine (= waste water) is passed
các cơ quan của cơ thể qua đó nước tiểu (= nước thải) được truyền qua
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Definition of waterworks
waterworksnoun
Waterworks
/ˈwɔːtəwɜːks//ˈwɔːtərwɜːrks/"Waterworks" originally referred to the systems of pipes and canals used for transporting water, like a city's infrastructure. This meaning dates back to the 16th century. The term later evolved to describe the "works" of the human body, specifically the tears that flow from the eyes. This shift is likely due to the association of crying with the sudden and uncontrollable release of liquid, mirroring the operation of a water system. While the literal meaning of "waterworks" is the system of pipes, the figurative meaning of "tears" is now the dominant one.
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turn on the waterworks
(informal, disapproving)to start crying, especially in order to get sympathy or attention