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floodplain

🇬🇧 UK/'flʌdplein/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A flat area of land beside a river that is prone to flooding.

泛滥平原,洪泛区

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
floodstem
+
plainflat, level, plain; to make flat or level
=floodplain

Common Collocations

  • 1.floodplain agriculture泛滥平原农业
  • 2.floodplain management泛滥平原管理

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The floodplain's flat terrain and rich soil make it ideal for agriculture.

  • 2.

    Communities living on the floodplain must prepare for seasonal inundation.

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