dam
复数形式
dams
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水坝, 堤坝
a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity
A dam is a large structure built to control or stop the flow of water, usually across a river or stream. It is designed to hold back water, creating a storage area for various purposes, such as providing water, generating electricity, or preventing floods. Dams are often made of concrete, earth, or rock and can vary in size from small ones used for farming to large ones that create lakes or power entire regions. They play an important role in managing water and protecting areas from flooding.
- The dam controls the river’s water level.
水坝控制着河流的水位。
- Engineers designed the dam to generate hydroelectric power.
工程师设计了大坝以产生水力发电。
- The town relies on the dam for its water supply.
这个镇依靠水坝来供水。
- The construction of the dam displaced several villages.
水坝的建设使几个村庄搬迁。
- Heavy rains put pressure on the dam’s structure.
大雨给大坝的结构带来了压力。
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母, 母亲
female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock