aquifer
UK/'ækwɪfə/US/'ækwifә/
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Definitions
n.
An underground layer of rock or sediment that holds water.
含水层；地下蓄水层
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedaqua (water) + fer (bear) = «water-bearing» geological layer.
Root fer still carries 93 more wordsExample Sentences
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Many cities draw drinking water from underground aquifers.