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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary
Definition of fountain
Hi
Macmillan English Dictionary defines the word fountain like this:
A structure through which a stream of water is pumped into the air and falls down again.
The use of the underlined part did not strike me as correct. I mean, the jump from passive to active is too quick: pumped into vs falls down
May I know your opinion?
Thanks,
Tom
Macmillan English Dictionary defines the word fountain like this:
A structure through which a stream of water is pumped into the air and falls down again.
The use of the underlined part did not strike me as correct. I mean, the jump from passive to active is too quick: pumped into vs falls down
May I know your opinion?
Thanks,
Tom
Top answer
I wouldn't say it is wrong, but I agree it sounds awkward. What would you say instead?
- I wouldn't say it is wrong, but I agree it sounds awkward.
- What would you say instead?
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I wouldn't say it is wrong, but I agree it sounds awkward.
What would you say instead?
What would you say instead?
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CliveWhat would you say instead?Perhaps:
A structure through which a stream of water is pumped into the air and then allowed to fall down again.
Does it work at all?
Tom
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Mr. Tomthe jump from passive to active is too quickHmm. That thought never occurred to me. It sounded all right to me. Your new version seems OK too.
CJ
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A structure through which a stream of water is pumped into the air and then allowed to fall down again.
The words 'down again' seem to me a bit redundant.
The words 'down again' seem to me a bit redundant.
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