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sumps

/sʌmps/

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noun

溜まり, 排水溝

A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.

Examples :

"The garage mechanic cleaned the sumps under the cars to remove the old oil and grime. "

ガレージの整備士は、古いオイルや汚れを取り除くために、車の下の排水溝を掃除しました。

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noun

坑井の底, 溜まり

The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains.

Examples :

"The mine workers regularly pumped water out of the sumps to prevent flooding in the lower levels. "

鉱山労働者は、下の階層での浸水を防ぐために、定期的に坑井の底から水を汲み上げました。

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noun

完全に水没した洞窟通路

A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.

Examples :

"The cave system was extensive, but further exploration was halted by several sumps that required scuba gear to navigate. "

洞窟システムは広範囲に及んだが、さらなる探検は、スキューバギアを必要とするいくつかの完全に水没した洞窟通路によって中断された。

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noun

オイルパン

The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.

Examples :

"The mechanic checked the oil levels in the car's sumps to ensure the engine was properly lubricated. "

整備士は、エンジンが適切に潤滑されていることを確認するために、車のオイルパンのオイルレベルをチェックしました。

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noun

溜まり, 排水溝

The pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).

Examples :

"The mechanic checked the sumps in the garage floor to make sure they weren't overflowing with used oil. "

整備士は、ガレージの床にある排水溝が使用済みのオイルで溢れていないか確認しました。

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noun

集水槽、排水溝

An intentional depression around a drain or scupper that promotes drainage.

Examples :

"The parking lot had several sumps near the drains to prevent flooding during heavy rain. "

大雨時の浸水を防ぐため、駐車場には排水溝の近くにいくつかの集水槽がありました。

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verb

洞窟の通路が水没する、水で満たされる

Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.

Examples :

"This low passage sumps quickly after moderate rainfall."

この低い通路は、適度な降雨の後、すぐに水没します。

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