berm
US /bɝːm/
UK /bɜːm/
名詞
護道, 路肩, 土堤
a flat strip of land, raised bank, or terrace bordering a river or canal, or a path or grass strip beside a road
範例:
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The soldiers built a berm to protect the camp from flooding.
士兵們築起了一道護道以保護營地免受洪水侵襲。
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He pulled his car over onto the berm of the highway.
他把車停在高速公路的路肩上。
動詞
築護道, 築土堤
to provide or fortify with a berm
範例:
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The landscape architect decided to berm the edge of the garden for privacy.
景觀設計師決定在花園邊緣築起護道以保護隱私。
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They bermed the house to improve its energy efficiency.
他們在房子周圍築起土堤以提高能源效率。