hydrant

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped.
    — A horde of dirty children play about the dripping hydrant, the only thing in the alley that thinks enough of its chance to make the most of it: it is the best it can do.

词形变化

hydrants plural

词源

An irregular formation: hydr- + -ant, originally US English. By surface analysis, hydrate + -ant.
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