| 词组 | toilet |
| 释义 | toilet A toilet is a large bowl connected to the plumbing and used by people to get rid of waste from their bodies. British speakers also use toilet to refer to a room containing a toilet. When this room is in a house, they might also refer to it as the lavatory, the loo, the cloakroom, or the WC. Lavatory and WC are rather old-fashioned words. Loo is only used in conversation. In American English, the room in a house containing a toilet is called the bathroom. Washroom and john are also used. John is only used in conversation. ◊ 'conveniences' In British English, a group of toilets in a public place can be referred to as conveniences or public conveniences. They can also be referred to as the ladies and the gents. In American English, a group of toilets in a public place can be referred to as a rest room, a comfort station, or a washroom. They can also be referred to as the ladies' room and the mens' room. |
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