watershed
名词 n.
形容词 adj.
英 /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/
美 /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/
英文释义
名词 n.
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The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.
— After Lesjaverk (23 miles) the eastern end of Lesjaskogsvatn is reached. This lake has the distinction of being a watershed. From the east end flows the Lågen, the great river that runs down Gudbrandsdal to Lake Mjøsa, while from the west end the Rauma River emerges to flow down to the Romsdalfjord.
- A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin.
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A critical point marking a change in course or development.
— In the minds of many, 1847 was a watershed year during which Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Astraea were reclassified as asteroids.
- The time during the day in which material of a more adult nature (e.g., violence, swear words, or sex) may be broadcast on television or radio, either one permitted by law or one contrived from convention (e.g. when children are not watching).
形容词 adj.
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Serving to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc.
— Green's Dictionary of Slang is a watershed publication in the annals of slang lexicography, being, beyond doubt, the most comprehensive scholarly dictionary of slang ever published.
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词源
词源 1
From water + shed. A calque of German Wasserscheide.
词源 2
From water + shed. A calque of German Wasserscheide.
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