Water seeped from a crack in the pipe.

水从管道的一个裂缝中渗出。

《牛津词典》

It appears that the shell has to crack open or break down somewhat to allow the seed to soak up water.

看来，为了让种子吸收水分，种子的外壳必须裂开或破裂。

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The rain-water dripped through a crack on the ceiling.

雨水从天花板的裂缝中漏下来。

《新英汉大辞典》

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The company grew quickly and became like water on pavement, finding every crack and crevice in the online space and finding purchase.

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In one disused garage, littering the floor, we found foil-covered plastic water bottles, used for smoking crack cocaine, and tell-tale slivers of silver foil used for smoking heroin.

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