At night, however, and out of working hours, few faucets are open, less water is drawn off at any one time, and the intricate pipes are constantly full of water under high pressure. 伯莎M.克拉克.科学通论.
In cold weather, when there is a roaring fire in the range, the water frequently becomes so hot that it steams out of open faucets. 伯莎M.克拉克.科学通论.
The nearer and steeper the elevation, the greater the force with which the water flows through the valley pipes, and hence the stronger the discharge from the faucets. 伯莎M.克拉克.科学通论.
The water streams through faucets in the face of a wall of ancient masonry which stands removed from the houses of the village. 马克·吐温.傻子出国记.