| 单词 | dam |
| 释义 | dam dam1 /dam/, n. , v. , dammed, damming. n. 1. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, esp. one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river. 2. a body of water confined by a dam. 3. any barrier resembling a dam. v.t. 4. to furnish with a dam; obstruct or confine with a dam. 5. to stop up; block up. [1275-1325; ME < MD, MLG, dam; akin to OE for-demman to stop up, block] Syn. 5. impede, clog, check, choke. dam2 /dam/, n. a female parent (used esp. of four-footed domestic animals). [1250-1300; ME; var. of DAME] dekameter; dekameters. |
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