English Dictionary

stump-water

名詞

不可算名詞

stagnant water from a hollow in a rotting tree stump; also spunk-water. / A term of contempt for an inferior beer or similar beverage.

日本語の意味

腐敗した木の切り株の中の空洞にたまった停滞した水。 / 低品質なビールなど、劣った飲料に対する軽蔑表現。

The hedgehog hesitated at the edge of the stump-water, sniffing the musty air before taking a cautious sip.

ハリネズミは朽ちかけた切り株のくぼみに溜まった淀んだ水の縁でためらい、かび臭い空気を嗅ぎながら慎重に一口すすった。

意味（1）

stagnant water from a hollow in a rotting tree stump; also spunk-water.

She thought about how folks believed that if you ducked your head in oak stump water, your straight hair would grow out curly. She had always wanted to try it, but Ma forbade it, and besides, oak stump water stunk sour.

意味（2）

A term of contempt for an inferior beer or similar beverage.