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irrigate

/ɪrəɡeɪt/

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to supply water to land or crops

灌溉

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Farmers use the canal to irrigate the fields during dry months.
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旱季，农民利用运河灌溉农田。
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Pronunciation: /ɪrəɡeɪt/

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