Said Sir William: It is going to be a most valuable, practical affair--as valuable as water-cisterns to people whether they had or had not systems of water-pipes and water-supply. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔.爱迪生的生平和发明.
A compressor having tanks or cisterns in the cellar filled with cool or cold air may be set to work to reduce the temperature of the house and fan the inmates with a refreshing breeze. 威廉·亨利·杜利特.世纪发明.