fountain

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Phun nước, đài phun nước

BrE /ˈfaʊntən/ AmE /ˈfaʊntərn/

noun en → vi

1 WATER FEATURE [zero] A2

Phun nước, đài phun nước

a structure that shoots water into the air, often as a decoration in public places or parks

Collocations a beautiful fountain · fountains in the park

  • The children love to play around the fountain.

    Các em bé rất thích chơi quanh đài phun nước.

2 SOURCE [zero] B1

Nguồn nước, giếng

a place where water comes out of the ground, especially in a village or town

Collocations the local fountain · a natural spring

  • The village relies on the fountain for its water supply.

    Làng dựa vào nguồn nước ở giếng để cung cấp nước.

3 METAPHOR [zero] B2

Nguồn cảm hứng, nguồn năng lượng

something that is a source of ideas, inspiration, or energy

Collocations a fountain of creativity · an endless fountain

  • She is a real fountain of ideas.

    Cô ấy là nguồn cảm hứng không ngừng nghỉ.