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levee

/ˈlɛv.eɪ/ /ləˈveɪ/

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noun

سد، حاجز

An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.

Examples :

"After the heavy rains, the levee protected the town from flooding. "

بعد الأمطار الغزيرة، حمى السد البلدة من الفيضانات.

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noun

سد، حاجز

The steep bank of a river.

Examples :

"During the flood, the water rose so high that it almost went over the levee, threatening the town. "

خلال الفيضان، ارتفع الماء لدرجة أنه كاد أن يعبر السد، مهدداً البلدة.

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noun

سد، حاجز

The border of an irrigated field.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully checked the levee around his irrigated field to ensure the water stayed within the proper boundaries. "

تحقق المزارع بعناية من السد حول حقله المروي لضمان بقاء الماء داخل الحدود المناسبة.

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noun

رصيف، مرسى

A pier or other landing place on a river.

Examples :

"The ferry boat docked at the levee so passengers could disembark. "

رسى العبارة على الرصيف حتى يتمكن الركاب من النزول.

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verb

يحجز بواسطة السدود

To keep within a channel by means of levees.

Examples :

"to levee a river"

يحجز نهرًا بواسطة السدود

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noun

النهوض، الاستيقاظ

The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.

Examples :

"After a long night's sleep, the student's levee was smooth and quick; he was up and ready for school by 7:00. "

بعد ليلة نوم طويلة، كان نهوض الطالب سلسًا وسريعًا؛ كان مستيقظًا ومستعدًا للمدرسة بحلول الساعة 7:00.

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noun

حفل استقبال، استقبال

A reception of visitors held after getting up.

Examples :

"After the school play, there was a levee for the cast and their families. "

بعد المسرحية المدرسية، أقيم حفل استقبال للطاقم وعائلاتهم.

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حفل استقبال رسمي

A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.

Examples :

"The mayor hosted a levee for the city's new teachers, welcoming them to the community. "

أقام العمدة حفل استقبال رسمي للمعلمين الجدد في المدينة، مرحبًا بهم في المجتمع.

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verb

حضر حفل استقبال

To attend the levee or levees of.

Examples :

"The mayor will levee at the city hall today to meet with constituents. "

سيحضر العمدة حفل الاستقبال في مبنى البلدية اليوم للقاء الناخبين.

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