| 释义 |
Noun: watershed 'wotur`shed- A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
- water parting, divide - The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
- river basin, basin, drainage basin, catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area - An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
"the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"
- landmark, turning point
Derived forms: watersheds Type of: geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region, juncture, line, occasion Encyclopedia: Watershed |