dam

US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
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水坝, 堤坝

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply

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The Hoover Dam is a famous landmark.
胡佛水坝是一个著名的地标。
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They built a new dam across the river.
他们在河上修建了一座新水坝。
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筑坝, 堵塞

build a dam across (a river or stream)

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They plan to dam the river to create a new reservoir.
他们计划在河上筑坝以建造一个新的水库。
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The beavers dammed the stream, causing it to overflow.
海狸堵塞了小溪，导致它溢出。
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