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levees

/ˈlɛviz/ /leˈviz/

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noun

السدود

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

Examples :

"The levees protected the town from the rising river during the heavy rains. "

حمَت السدود البلدة من ارتفاع النهر خلال الأمطار الغزيرة.

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سد، ضفة النهر

The steep bank of a river.

Examples :

"During the heavy rains, the levees protected the town from flooding by holding back the rising river. "

خلال الأمطار الغزيرة، حمَت السدود البلدة من الفيضانات عن طريق منع ارتفاع النهر.

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حدود الحقل المروي

The border of an irrigated field.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully maintained the levees around his irrigated fields to prevent water from spilling onto the road. "

حافظ المزارع بعناية على حدود الحقول المروية حوله لمنع تسرب المياه إلى الطريق.

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رصيف، مرسى

A pier or other landing place on a river.

Examples :

"The steamboat stopped at the levees along the Mississippi River to pick up passengers and cargo. "

توقفت السفينة البخارية عند الأرصفة على طول نهر المسيسيبي لإنزال الركاب والبضائع.

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النهوض، الاستيقاظ

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

Examples :

"This definition of "levees" is incorrect. Levees are embankments designed to prevent flooding. Here's a sentence using the CORRECT definition: "After the heavy rains, the levees along the river were reinforced to protect the town from flooding." "

بعد الأمطار الغزيرة، تم تعزيز السدود على طول النهر لحماية البلدة من الفيضانات.

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حفل استقبال، استقبال

A reception of visitors held after getting up.

Examples :

"Given the definition "A reception of visitors held after getting up," the following sentence works: "Queen Elizabeth was known to hold levees in the morning to greet dignitaries and other important guests." "

عُرفت الملكة إليزابيث بعقد حفلات استقبال في الصباح لتحية الشخصيات الهامة والضيوف الآخرين المهمين.

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حفل استقبال رسمي

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

Examples :

"The ambassador held lavish levees at the embassy, where guests could meet and greet important political figures. "

أقام السفير حفلات استقبال رسمية فاخرة في السفارة، حيث يمكن للضيوف مقابلة وتحية الشخصيات السياسية الهامة.

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