| 单词 | levee |
| 释义 | levee 1. n. 1. archaic or US an assembly of visitors or guests, esp. at a formal reception. 2. hist. (in the UK) an assembly held by the sovereign or sovereign's representative at which men only were received. 3. hist. a reception of visitors on rising from bed. Etymology: F lev{eacute} var. of lever rising f. lever to rise: see LEVY 2. n. US 1 an embankment against river floods. 2. a natural embankment built up by a river. 3. a landing-place, a quay. Etymology: F lev{eacute}e fem. past part. of lever raise: see LEVY |
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