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levees

/ˈlɛviz/ /leˈviz/

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noun

堤坝，堤岸。

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. "

暴雨期间，堤坝保护了城镇免受上涨河水的侵袭。

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noun

堤坝，堤岸。

The steep bank of a river.

Examples :

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

在大雨期间，堤坝挡住了上涨的河水，保护了城镇免受洪水侵袭。

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noun

田埂，堤。

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. "

农夫小心维护着他灌溉田地周围的田埂，以防止水溢到路上。

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noun

堤岸，码头。

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. "

蒸汽船停靠在密西西比河沿岸的堤岸码头，装卸货物和接送乘客。

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noun

起床，起身.

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." "

暴雨过后，为了保护城镇免受洪水侵袭，沿河的堤坝得到了加固。

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noun

晨会，起床会客

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." "

伊丽莎白女王以在早上举行晨会（起床会客）来迎接政要和其他重要宾客而闻名。

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招待会，盛大招待会.

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. "

大使在使馆举办了盛大的招待会，来宾们可以在那里与重要的政治人物会面交流。

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