irrigation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌɪr.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
灌溉
the practice of supplying land with water so that crops and plants will grow
an irrigation system 灌溉系统
Dirty irrigation water can spread animal pathogens to fruits and vegetables. 肮脏的灌溉水可能将动物病原体传播到水果和蔬菜上。
See: irrigate
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- I use drip irrigation on a timer for part of my garden.
- Hundreds of wells that provide irrigation to farmers have been shut down.
- Green roofs may need irrigation during a hot summer.