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watershed

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

/ˈwɔtərʃɛd/

watershedсуществительное

watersheds

множ.

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

/ˈwɔt̬ɚˌʃɛd/

Определения

A ridge or stretch of high land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas.

The Continental Divide is the principal watershed of North America.

(chiefly North American) An area or region whose rivers and streams all flow into a particular body of water; a drainage basin.

Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the entire Mississippi River watershed.

A pivotal event or turning point that marks a significant change in the course of affairs.

The invention of the internet was a watershed in the development of global communication.

Синонимы

drainage basin

critical juncture

turning point

watershed divide

river basin

drainage area

catchment area

catchment

watershedприлагательное

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

/ˈwɔtərʃɛd/

Переводы

водораздельный

The treaty was a watershed moment in the history of the two countries.

Договор был водораздельным моментом в истории двух стран.

Определения

Relating to a critical turning point or moment of significant change.

The signing of the peace treaty was a watershed moment in the history of the two nations.

Синонимы