1. （疾病等）经水传染的，由水传播的
    A water-borne disease or infection is one that people can catch from infected water.

    e.g. UN officials are warning of an outbreak of cholera and other water-borne diseases.
           美国官方发出了霍乱和其他经水传播的疾病可能会爆发的警告。

2. 水上的;水运的
    Something that is water-borne travels or is transported on water.

    e.g. ...a waterborne safari down the Nile...
           尼罗河水上观光游
    e.g. Environmental pressures are strengthening the case for waterborne freight.
           环境的压力使人们更加认可水上运输。