irrigation
🇬🇧 UK/.iri'geiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
The process of supplying water to land or crops through channels or pipes; the flushing of a wound with liquid.
灌溉;(医)冲洗
🧩 Root Breakdown
irnot, opposite of
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rigother
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ationact, process, state
=irrigation
Common Collocations
- 1.irrigation system灌溉系统
- 2.wound irrigation伤口灌溉
Example Sentences
- 1.
Modern irrigation techniques have dramatically increased agricultural productivity in arid regions.
- 2.
The wound irrigation procedure helped prevent infection from spreading further.
- 3.
Sustainable irrigation practices are essential for long-term food security.