water cooler

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A water cooler is a machine that dispenses drinking water, especially in an office. (尤指办公室里的)饮水机
2. N-SING Water cooler is used in expressions that refer to the informal conversations that people have in their office or workplace. 办公室; 工作场所; 用于表述在办公地点的闲聊
The movie makes for great conversation at the water cooler. 这本电影是在工作场所闲聊的极好的谈资。