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复合词,源自中古英语 'water'(水) + 'way'(道路),字面意思为'水的道路'。
❶ 指自然形成或人工开凿的水道,如河流、运河等,用于航行、灌溉或排水。
“The city is famous for its network of ancient waterways.”
(这座城市以其古老的运河网络而闻名。)
“Many goods are transported through inland waterways.”
(许多货物通过内陆水道运输。)
inland waterways — 指一个国家或地区内部的河流、湖泊和运河等,用于运输或旅游。
“Barges are commonly used on inland waterways for transporting goods.”
(驳船通常用于内陆水道运输货物。)