aquifer
US /ˈɑːkwə.fɚ/
UK /ˈæk.wɪ.fər/
名词
含水层, 地下水层
a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater
示例:
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The town relies on a large aquifer for its water supply.
该镇的供水依赖于一个大型含水层。
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Over-pumping can deplete an aquifer, leading to water shortages.
过度抽水会耗尽含水层，导致水资源短缺。