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levees

/ˈlɛviz/ /leˈviz/

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noun

Дамбы, насыпи

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. "

Дамбы защитили город от разливающейся реки во время сильных дождей.

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noun

Набережная, дамба

The steep bank of a river.

Examples :

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

Во время сильных дождей набережные защищали город от наводнения, сдерживая поднимающуюся реку.

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Граница орошаемого поля

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. "

Фермер тщательно поддерживал границы своих орошаемых полей, чтобы предотвратить вытекание воды на дорогу.

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noun

Пристань, набережная

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. "

Пароход останавливался у пристаней вдоль реки Миссисипи, чтобы забрать пассажиров и груз.

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Подъём, вставание

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." "

После сильных дождей дамбы вдоль реки были укреплены, чтобы защитить город от наводнения.

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Прием, аудиенция

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." "

Известно, что королева Елизавета проводила приемы по утрам, чтобы приветствовать высокопоставленных лиц и других важных гостей.

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Прием, аудиенция

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. "

Посол устраивал роскошные приемы в посольстве, где гости могли встретиться и поприветствовать важных политических деятелей.

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