搜尋結果
dam
- IPA[dam]
美式
- a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply;a barrier of branches in a stream, constructed by a beaver to provide a deep pool and a lodge.
- build a dam across (a river or lake);hold back or obstruct (something)
noun: dam, plural noun: dams
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply the dam burst after torrential rain the Hoover Dam
- ▪ a barrier of branches in a stream, constructed by a beaver to provide a deep pool and a lodge.
- 2. a rubber sheet used to keep saliva from the teeth during dental operations, or as a prophylactic device during cunnilingus and anilingus.
動詞
- 1. build a dam across (a river or lake) the river was dammed to form Lake Powell
- ▪ hold back or obstruct (something) the closed lock gates dammed up the canal discussion was in full flow and refused to be dammed