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冷水

lěng shuǐ
HSK 6

English Meaning

cold water; unboiled water; fig. not yet ready (of plans)

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你要热水就转冷水那边 要冷水就转热水…
HSK 6 00:03
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我们那个热水器当初装反了

“We botched the water heater install.”

“So if you want hot water, turn it to cold. If you want cold, turn it to hot.”

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你老公该不会是秃头吧?

“Your husband… He's not bald, is he?”

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泼大家一盆冷水是吧 我说的都是事实
HSK 6 00:02
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“Call me a buzzkill if you want, but somebody had to tell you the harsh truth.”

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后备主力成员培养 不是 你非得在这个时候

“as a key reserve player for the national team. Wait. Do you have to throw a wet blanket”

“on everyone at a time like this? I'm just stating the facts.”

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菜就要认

“Fragility is not to be denied.”

《灿如繁星》 · crisis_and_conflict
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不能用冷水 要用热水泡
HSK 6 00:01
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这孔小灿真是什么都往外说呢

“This Kong Xiaocan really tells people everything.”

“Don't use cold water, use hot water.”

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懂的真多

“You sure know a lot.”

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