Fortunately — and unexpectedly — the demand for water is not rising as rapidly as some predicted.
一个意外的惊喜在于，人们对水的需求并没有像一些人预测的那样快速增长。
People in many parts of the world are desperate for water, and more people will need more water in the next century.
世界上许多地方的人们都迫切需要水，下个世纪将有更多的人需要更多的水。
People have figured out how to use water more efficiently, and communities are rethinking their priorities for water use.
人们已经找到了更高效利用水的方法，并且社区正在重新考虑他们用水的优先顺序。
During the industrial revolution and population explosion of the 19th and 20th centuries, the demand for water rose dramatically.
在19世纪和20世纪的工业革命和人口激增期间，人们对水的需求急剧上升。
Sedimentary rocks—the most common rock type near the surface—are also the most common reservoirs for water because they contain the most space that can be filled with water.
沉积岩——地表附近最常见的岩石类型——也是最常见的储水层，因为它们可以装水的空间最多。
Who sets the standard for water quality?
水质标准由谁来制订？
People and animals visit an oasis for water and food.
人类和动物到绿洲获取水和食物。
Dying for water, he found an empty house in the desert.
他极想喝水，在沙漠中发现了一座空房子。
They must raise their hands for water or to go to the restroom.
他们必须举手表示要喝水或去洗手间。
I once saw in Africa 40 to 50 people travel 25 miles for water.
我曾在非洲见过四五十个人为了取水走了二十五英里。
It will stay there for three months by taking pictures, studying the soil and weather and looking for water.
它将在那里停留三个月，拍摄照片，研究土壤和天气，以及寻找水源。
She looked everywhere for water to drink.
她到处找水喝。
The red rose felt too ashamed to ask for water from the cactus.
红玫瑰羞于向仙人掌要水喝。
The beautiful beaches are good for water sports, including surfing.
美丽的海滩适合水上运动，包括冲浪。
The information says she'll need just a jar for water—and some pencils for drawing.
有消息称说她只需要一个装水的罐子和一些画画用的铅笔。
Porosity is important for water-storage capacity, but for water to flow through rocks, the pore spaces must be connected.
孔隙度对地层储水能力尤为重要，但要让水能够从岩石中流出，孔隙之间必须相互连通。
This substance has an affinity for water.
这物质和水有亲和力。
Use refillable bottles for water.
用可多次灌装的瓶子盛水。
我们正在勘探水资源。
Such demand for water is unsustainable.
对水的这种需求是难以为继的。
Demand for water will rise accordingly.
水需求也会随之增加。
Because for water and silicon this is reversed.
因为对水和硅情况反过来了。
In the heat people are desperate for water.
烈日当空下人们极需要水。
The soldiers have started to drill for water.
士兵们已着手钻探水源。
Similarly, the need for water may not be universal.
同样，对水的需求也可能并不具有普遍性。
Opportunities for water conservation are everywhere.
水资源的保护无处不在。
Rinsed chlorine bleach bottles work well for water storage.
用含氯漂白剂清洗过的瓶子用来储存食水效果最好。
Climate change has three big implications for water use.
气候变迁对用水有三项重大的影响。
Climate change has three big implications for water use.
气候变迁对用水有三项重大的影响。
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