well

中文： 井、场地

1. A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
2. A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
3. A small depression, e.g. suitable for holding liquid or other objects. · Make a well in the dough mixture and pour in the milk.
4. A source of supply. (figuratively)
5. A vertical, cylindrical trunk in a ship, reaching down to the lowest part of the hull, through which the bilge pumps operate.
6. The cockpit of a sailboat.
7. A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water to keep fish alive while they are transported to market.
8. A vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary screw propeller may be drawn up out of the water.

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