
好词典

复合词,源自 water(水) + tight(紧密的),14世纪后期首次记录于航海术语。
❶ 指容器或结构完全不透水,水无法渗入或漏出。常用于描述船只、管道或密封装置等。
“The submarine's hull must be completely watertight to withstand deep-sea pressure.”
(潜艇的外壳必须完全防水,以承受深海压力。)
“Make sure the lid is watertight before storing the chemicals.”
(存放化学品前确保盖子完全密封。)
❶ 比喻计划、论据等严密无漏洞,经得起严格检验。常用于法律、商业或逻辑语境。
“The lawyer built a watertight case with solid evidence.”
(律师用确凿证据构建了无懈可击的案件。)
“Their contract was watertight, leaving no room for disputes.”
(他们的合同滴水不漏,没有争议空间。)
watertight compartment — 船舶或潜艇中的独立密封舱室,当部分进水时可防止整船沉没。
“The Titanic's watertight compartments failed to prevent the disaster.”
(泰坦尼克号的防水隔舱未能阻止灾难发生。)
watertight excuse — 指毫无破绽的借口或理由,通常带有讽刺意味表示理由过于完美而不真实。
“He came up with a watertight excuse for being late again.”
(他为再次迟到编造了一个天衣无缝的借口。)