Wa.ter.gate

watergate的音标和读音：
DJ音标发音： [ˈwɔ:terˌgeit, ˈwɔtə-]
KK音标发音： [ˈwɔtɛrˌget, ˈwɑtɚ-]

watergate的词性：
n.（名词）

1. A scandal involving abuse of power by public officials, violation of the public trust, bribery, contempt of Congress, and attempted obstruction of justice.
水门事件：包括共和党官员滥用权力、违背公众信任、贿赂、蔑视国会及企图防碍司法的丑闻

watergate的词源：

2. After Watergate , a building complex in Washington, D.C., the site of illegal activities (1972) that gave rise to such a scandal
源自 水门 ，华盛顿的一建筑群，是导致这件丑闻的非法活动（1972年）的场所