irrigate

US /ˈɪr.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈɪr.ə.ɡeɪt/
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1.

灌溉, 浇灌

supply water to land or crops to aid growth, typically by means of channels, pipes, or sprinklers

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Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
农民在旱季灌溉他们的田地。
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The new system will irrigate a larger area more efficiently.
新系统将更有效地灌溉更大的区域。
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2.

冲洗, 灌洗

wash out (a wound or body part) with a flow of water or other liquid

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The nurse will irrigate the wound to prevent infection.
护士将冲洗伤口以防止感染。
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It's important to irrigate your eyes if chemicals get into them.
如果化学品进入眼睛，务必冲洗眼睛。
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washrinseflushcleanse
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