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sumps

/sʌmps/

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noun

污水坑，集水池。

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. "

汽车修理工清理了汽车底下的污水坑，以清除旧机油和油污。

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noun

矿井水窝，集水坑。

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. "

矿工们定期从矿井水窝里抽水，以防止较低的矿层被淹。

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noun

水淹洞穴，地下水潭。

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. "

这个洞穴系统非常庞大，但由于有好几处水淹洞穴，也就是地下水潭，需要潜水装备才能通过，进一步的探索被迫停止了。

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noun

油底壳，集油槽

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. "

技工检查了汽车油底壳里的油位，以确保发动机得到适当的润滑。

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noun

集水坑，污水坑。

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. "

技工检查了车库地板上的集水坑，确保里面没有溢出废机油。

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noun

集水坑，污水池。

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. "

停车场在排水口附近设置了几个集水坑，防止暴雨时积水。

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verb

水淹，浸没

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."

这场地势低洼的通道在小到中雨后很快就会被水淹没。

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