cold water; unboiled water
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
cold water; water of low temperature
neutralRefers literally to water that is physically cold. Often used in contrast to 'hot water' (热水).
It's too hot; I want to drink some cold water.
He washed his face with cold water and immediately felt awake.
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To pour cold water (on someone); to discourage or dampen enthusiasm.
This bad news was really a bucket of cold water over the head (a sudden, discouraging blow).
noun
unboiled water; raw water
neutralSpecifically refers to water that has not been boiled, which is considered unsafe to drink directly in many contexts.
The doctor said you shouldn't drink unboiled water; you should drink boiled water.
In the wilderness, drinking untreated, unboiled water can easily cause gastrointestinal illness.
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The water from the tap is unboiled water; you must boil it before drinking.