Embankment



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.堤岸, 路基
• ［英］ n.堤岸, 路基 ( a raised structure to hold back water)
• ［记］ em ( 使...) +bank ( 岸) +ment成岸的状态 -> 路基

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Date: 1786
• 1. a raised structure (as of earth or gravel) used especially to hold back water or to carry a roadway
• 2. the action of embanking

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