This was a small airless house and in the corner he discovered a water pump. He was so excited and went forward to draw water, but no water came out no matter how hard he tried.

这是一个不通风的小房子。在小角落里他发现了一个抽水机。他为此很兴奋，便上前去抽水，但无论他如何努力都没有水出来。

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I have rivers but no water.

我的河流，但没有水。

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I have a sea but no water.

我有一个大海，但没有水。

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These collect rainwater. But the device is designed to collect water even when there is no rain.

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I tried to give him water. But it was no use.

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That no longer the custom. But we still get inhot water.

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Some have received rice but no water for cooking it.

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But no water comes out.

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There is electricity but no running water.

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