earthworks
US /ˈɜːrθ.wɜːrks/
UK /ˈɜːθ.wɜːks/
复数名词
1.
土方工程, 土工
large-scale engineering operations involving the moving of earth, especially in civil engineering
示例:
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The construction project required extensive earthworks to prepare the site.
该建设项目需要大量的土方工程来准备场地。
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Heavy machinery was brought in for the large-scale earthworks.
大型土方工程引进了重型机械。
2.
土方防御工事, 土堤
large artificial banks of soil, especially as fortifications
示例:
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Ancient civilizations often built impressive earthworks for defense.
古代文明经常建造令人印象深刻的土方防御工事。
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The archaeologists discovered ancient earthworks indicating a settlement.
考古学家发现了表明有定居点的古代土方工程。