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单词 watershed
释义

watershed

UK /ˈwɔːtə(r)ˌʃed/

Word Forms

singularwatershed
pluralwatersheds

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    singular an event that causes an important change to take place
    watershed in:

    The crisis was a watershed in the history of our country.

    Synonyms and related words

    Turning points and important stages
    1. 1a
      singular Britisha time in the evening when television stations start to broadcast programmes that are only suitable for adults

      the 9 o’clock watershed

      Synonyms and related words

      Times in the evening or night
      Synonyms and related words

      Relating to television or radio
  2. 2
    countable a high piece of land that divides the flow of water in a particular area
    Synonyms and related words

    Parts and features of mountains, hills and cliffs

watershed

US /ˈwɔtərˌʃed/

Word Forms

singularwatershed
pluralwatersheds

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    singular an event that causes an important change to take place
    watershed in:

    The crisis was a watershed in the history of our country.

    Synonyms and related words

    Turning points and important stages
    1. 1a
      singular Britisha time in the evening when television channels start to broadcast programs that are only appropriate for adults
      Synonyms and related words

      Times in the evening or night
      Synonyms and related words

      Relating to television or radio
  2. 2
    countable a high piece of land that divides the flow of water in a particular area
    Synonyms and related words

    Parts and features of mountains, hills and cliffs
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