catchment
US /ˈkætʃ.mənt/
UK /ˈkætʃ.mənt/
名詞
1.
集水區, 流域
the area from which rainfall flows into a river, lake, or reservoir
範例:
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The entire valley acts as a natural water catchment.
整個山谷充當著天然的集水區域。
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Heavy rains caused flooding in the river's catchment area.
大雨導致河流集水區域發生洪水。
2.
招生範圍, 服務區域
the area from which a school, hospital, or other institution attracts its students, patients, or customers
範例:
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The new hospital will serve a large catchment area.
新醫院將服務一個大的招生範圍。
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Families living outside the school's catchment area may not be eligible for admission.
居住在學校招生範圍之外的家庭可能不符合入學條件。
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