catchment
US /ˈkætʃ.mənt/
UK /ˈkætʃ.mənt/
名词
1.
集水区, 流域
the area from which rainfall flows into a river, lake, or reservoir
示例:
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The entire valley acts as a natural water catchment.
整个山谷充当着天然的集水区域。
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Heavy rains caused flooding in the river's catchment area.
大雨导致河流集水区域发生洪水。
2.
招生范围, 服务区域
the area from which a school, hospital, or other institution attracts its students, patients, or customers
示例:
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The new hospital will serve a large catchment area.
新医院将服务一个大的招生范围。
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Families living outside the school's catchment area may not be eligible for admission.
居住在学校招生范围之外的家庭可能不符合入学条件。
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