embankment
名词
UK/ɪmˈbæŋk.mənt/
US/ɪmˈbæŋk.mənt/
定义 embankment 名词
- Countable(可数名词)
An artificial slope or structure, typically made of earth and/or stones, designed to retain soil or support a road or railway.
堤岸；堤防堤
The embankment built along the river protected the town from flooding.
沿着河流建造的堤坝保护了城镇免受洪水侵袭。
The railway embankment requires regular maintenance to ensure safety.
铁路的路堤需要定期维护以确保安全。
They had to build a strong embankment to construct the new highway.
他们必须建造一座坚固的堤坝来修建新高速公路。