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levees

/ˈlɛviz/ /leˈviz/

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noun

제방, 둑

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. "

제방은 폭우가 쏟아지는 동안 마을을 불어나는 강으로부터 보호했다.

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noun

제방, 둑

The steep bank of a river.

Examples :

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

폭우가 내리는 동안 제방은 불어나는 강을 막아 도시를 홍수로부터 보호했습니다.

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noun

관개된 밭의 경계

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. "

농부는 물이 도로로 쏟아지는 것을 막기 위해 관개된 밭 주변의 경계를 조심스럽게 유지했다.

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noun

부두, 선착장

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. "

증기선은 승객과 화물을 태우기 위해 미시시피 강을 따라 부두에 정차했습니다.

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noun

일어남, 기상

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." "

폭우 후, 홍수로부터 마을을 보호하기 위해 강을 따라 제방을 보강했습니다.

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noun

알현, 접견

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." "

엘리자베스 여왕은 고위 인사 및 기타 중요한 손님을 맞이하기 위해 아침에 접견을 여는 것으로 알려져 있었습니다.

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공식적인 접견, 알현

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. "

대사는 대사관에서 호화로운 공식 접견을 열어 손님들이 중요한 정치 인물들을 만나고 인사할 수 있도록 했습니다.

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