Dredging
Pronunciation:ˈdrɛdʒɪŋ
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 疏浚
- 挖掘
- 清淤
Definitions
noun
Definition
The process of removing sediment and debris from the bottom of bodies of water.
In ZH
从水体底部去除沉积物和垃圾的过程。
Examples
- Dredging the river allows for safer navigation.
- The city plans to start dredging the harbor next month.
- Dredging can help prevent flooding by removing built-up sediment.
Cultural Notes
Dredging is commonly used in environmental and construction contexts, particularly for maintaining waterways.
verb
Definition
To clear a waterway by removing sediment or obstacles.
In ZH
通过去除沉积物或障碍物来疏通水道。
Examples
- They are dredging the lake to improve water quality.
- The workers are dredging the canal to facilitate boat traffic.
- Dredging is essential for maintaining the depth of a shipping channel.
Cultural Notes
As a verb, dredging is often associated with engineering projects and environmental management.
verb
Definition
To search deeply or thoroughly for something, often used metaphorically.
In ZH
深度或彻底搜索某物，通常用于比喻。
Examples
- In her research, she is dredging up old stories from the archives.
- The lawyer is dredging through records to find evidence for the case.
- He spent the weekend dredging his mind for memories of his childhood.
Cultural Notes
When used metaphorically, 'dredging' implies effort and thoroughness in searching for information or memories.