| 单词 | watershed |
| 释义 | watershed (wɔːtəʳʃed ) Word forms: watersheds 1. countable noun [usually singular] If something such as an event is a watershed in the history or development of something, it is very important because it represents the beginning of a new stage in it. The election of Mary Robinson in 1990 was a watershed in Irish politics. [+ in] That performance is still cited by many fans as a watershed moment. Synonyms: turning point, defining moment, pivotal moment, tipping point 2. countable noun The watershed is a time before which television broadcasters have agreed not to show programmes unsuitable for children, for example programmes that contain scenes of sex or violence. [British] Bad language before the watershed is widely resented. The advert should only be shown after the 9pm watershed. 3. countable noun A watershed is an area of high ground which divides two or more river systems, so that all streams on one side flow into one river and those on the other side flow into a different river. [technical] Translations: Chinese: 分水岭 Japanese: 決定的な分かれ目 |
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