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Daily Translation: An Empty Water Dispenser

English Learning
Daily Translation
Author

Ryan Sun

Published

2026-10-12

中文原文

午休的时候,你打算去茶水间接一杯热水。走到茶水间,发现饮水机没水了。你准备联系行政换桶装水,结果行政说新的水桶暂时还没送到。

My translation

During the lunch break, I planned to grab a cup of hot water at the pantry. When I was there, I found there was no water at all. I asked administration for switching the empty bottle, but he said new bottles of water were not delivered yet.

Revised version

During my lunch break, I went to the pantry to get a cup of hot water. When I got there, the water dispenser was empty. I asked the admin to replace the empty jug, but they said new water jugs hadn’t been delivered yet.

Key phrases

  • during my lunch break, 固定搭配
  • water dispenser,饮水机
  • jugs, 桶装水水桶
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