plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT The plumbing in a building consists of the water and drainage pipes, bathtubs, and toilets in it. 管道系统; 水暖设备

  例：

  The wiring and the plumbing were sound but everything else had to be cleaned up.

  电路和管道都还行，但其他的都必须清理。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT Plumbing is the work of connecting and repairing things such as water and drainage pipes, baths, and toilets. 管道工程

  例：

  She learned the rudiments of bricklaying, wiring, and plumbing.

  她学过一些砌砖、布线和管道工程的基本技术。