/wɔː.tər.ɪŋ pɔɪnt/
A watering point refers to a specific location where water is available, usually for drinking or for providing water to livestock. It is commonly used in agricultural, pastoral, and hiking contexts. The term is not extremely frequent in everyday conversation, but it appears more often in written contexts, particularly in discussions related to geography, farming, and animal husbandry.
The hikers decided to rest at the watering point before continuing their journey.
Путешественники решили отдохнуть у пункта водоснабжения перед тем, как продолжить свой путь.
Farmers often lead their cattle to the watering point during the hot summer months.
Фермеры часто ведут своих коров к пункту водоснабжения в жаркие летние месяцы.
The old town was known for its strategic watering point that attracted traders from afar.
Старый город был известен своим стратегически удобным пунктом водоснабжения, который привлекал торговцев издалека.
While "watering point" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, there are related phrases and idioms in English that revolve around themes of water or supply:
"In hot water" - Meaning to be in trouble or facing difficulties.
After missing the deadline, he found himself in hot water with his boss.
(После того как пропустил срок, он попал в беду с начальником.)
"Water under the bridge" - Refers to past events that are no longer important or relevant.
We had our differences, but that's water under the bridge now.
(У нас были разногласия, но это теперь уже в прошлом.)
"Pour cold water on" - To discourage or diminish enthusiasm for something.
She poured cold water on my plans for a big party.
(Она охладила мой пыл по поводу грандиозной вечеринки.)
"Like a fish out of water" - Feeling uncomfortable or out of place.
He felt like a fish out of water in his new job.
(Он чувствовал себя не в своей тарелке на новой работе.)
"Where there's a will, there's a way" - This phrase implies that determination can overcome obstacles, similar to finding a way to a watering point despite difficulties.
I believe that where there's a will, there's a way to grow my own food.
(Я верю, что где есть желание, там есть способ вырастить мою собственную еду.)
The term "watering point" is derived from the combination of the verb "water," which comes from Old English "wæter," meaning a liquid that forms rivers, lakes, and seas, and the noun "point," which refers to a specific place or location. The two words together signify a location specifically designated for accessing water.
Synonyms: - Water source - Watering hole - Aquatic hub
Antonyms: - Drought area - Arid land - Desert