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watershed

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/

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noun

分水嶺

The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.

Examples :

"The watershed between the two school districts runs along the highest peak of the mountain range. "

2つの学区間の分水嶺は、山脈の最高峰に沿って走っています。

geography geology environment

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noun

分水嶺, 流域

A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin.

Examples :

"The rain that falls on the mountain all flows into the river because the mountain is part of the river's watershed. "

山に降る雨はすべて川に流れ込む。なぜなら、その山は川の流域の一部だからだ。

geography geology environment area

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noun

分水嶺, 転換点

A critical point marking a change in course or development.

Examples :

"The new teacher's arrival was a watershed moment for the struggling class; after that, student engagement dramatically increased. "

新しい教師の到着は、苦戦していたクラスにとって転換点でした。その後、生徒のエンゲージメントは劇的に増加しました。

history event time situation point

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noun

成人向け放送時間

The time after which material of more adult nature (violence, swear words, sex) may be broadcast on television or radio, either one laid down or one contrived (e.g. when children are not watching)

Examples :

"The watershed for the local radio station came when they switched to a later evening time slot, allowing for more mature content. "

地元のラジオ局の成人向け放送時間は、より成熟したコンテンツを許可する、より遅い夜の時間帯に切り替えたときに訪れました。

media entertainment time society culture

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adjective

画期的な, 転換期の

Serving to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc.

Examples :

"The new teacher's arrival was a watershed moment for the struggling class, marking a significant improvement in student engagement. "

新しい教師の到着は、苦戦していたクラスにとって画期的な瞬間であり、生徒のエンゲージメントの大幅な改善を示しました。

outcome history event achievement