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embankment

/ɛmˈbæŋkmənt/

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1 · n.

a raised bank of earth supporting a road or holding back water

路堤；堤岸

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The train slowed as it passed the damaged embankment.
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火车经过受损的路堤时减速了。
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Pronunciation: /ɛmˈbæŋkmənt/

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