吃水 chīshuǐ A. verb ① (指水分) absorb water ▸ 沙质土壤吃水很快。 The sandy soil soaks up water very quickly. ▸ 这块地不吃水。 This plot does not absorb water properly. ② (指饮用水) get drinking water ▸ 高山地区吃水困难。 It is difficult to get drinking water in alpine areas. B. noun [Nautical] draught ▸ 吃水浅/深 have a shallow/deep draught ▸ 吃水20英尺的船 ship with a 20 feet draught ▸ 空载/载重吃水线 light/heavy waterline |