dam
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/dæm/
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A wall built across a river to hold back water for storage or power.
The dam holds back the river water to create a lake.
水坝拦住河水以形成湖泊。
A man-made lake where water is stored.
The dam is full of water after heavy rains.
大雨过后,水库蓄满了水。
The mother of an animal, especially a horse.
The foal stayed close to its dam for protection.
小马驹紧挨着母马寻求保护。
A small rubber sheet used by dentists to keep a tooth dry.
The dentist placed a dam around the tooth to keep it dry.
牙医在牙齿周围放置了橡皮障以保持干燥。
A small rubber sheet used for protection during sex.
Using a dam can help prevent the spread of infections.
使用防护膜有助于防止感染传播。
To build a wall across a river to hold back water.
They plan to dam the river to create a new water supply.
他们计划在河流上筑坝以建立新的水源。