aquifer
noun
UK/ˈæk.wɪ.fəʳ/
US/ˈɑːkwə.fɚ/
Definitions of aquifer noun
- Countable(可數名詞)geology(地質學)
A geological formation of rock, sand, or earth that contains groundwater and allows water to permeate through it.
指含有地下水，且可讓水通過的岩石、沙或土壤層。
The aquifer in this region serves as a crucial source of drinking water for the local residents.
這個地區的含水層是當地居民飲用水的關鍵來源。
Excessive extraction of water from the aquifer can lead to a decline in the groundwater level.
過度抽取含水層中的水會導致地下水位下降。
Geologists are studying the structure and water-holding capacity of the aquifer.
地質學家正在研究含水層的結構和蓄水能力。