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basin
/ˈbeɪsɪn/
In British English, 'basin' is commonly used to refer to the sink in a bathroom. In American English, the word 'sink' is more frequently used for both kitchens and bathrooms. When referring to geography (like a river basin), the word describes a large area of land where all the water flows toward a single point.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is in a high-stakes meeting while Eleanor is cleaning her guest bathroom.
Eleanor Smith
DAVID THE BASIN IS LEAKING AGAIN. FIX IT ASAP.
David Smith
Can't right now, I'm circling back with the board on some synergy stuff.
💡
Eleanor uses all-caps to reflect her technological illiteracy and urgency. David uses corporate jargon ('circling back', 'synergy') to avoid a mundane domestic chore, highlighting his personality as a manager who overuses buzzwords.
Ý nghĩa
noun
A wide, open container used for holding liquids, often fixed in a bathroom or kitchen for washing.
"She washed her hands in the porcelain basin."