We were given a basin of water to wash our hands in.

我们得到了一盆水洗手。

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The woman slid a basin of water to me on the table.

那个女人将桌上的一盆水推给我。

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She then asked if he could give her a basin of water and a towel.

然后她问是否能给她拿一盆水和一条毛巾。

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Ms Li said she had resorted to keeping a basin of water in the house in the hope it might act as an air purifier.

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