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ir·ri·gate /ˈɪrɪɡeɪt/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 灌溉
irrigate a desert 灌溉沙漠
The Yangtse irrigates vast stretches of farmland along its course. 长江灌溉着两岸的大片农田。
2. 【医】冲洗(伤口等)
The doctor irrigated the patient's nose and throat with hot water. 医生用热水冲洗病人的鼻腔和咽喉。
3. 使清新；滋润
irrigate one's mind 丰富思想
❷ vi.
1. 灌溉
It's time to irrigate. 是进行灌溉的时候了。
2. 【医】冲洗伤口(或鼻腔等)
3. 〈美俚〉喝酒；酗酒
Do you irrigate? 你平时灌上几杯吗?
[< L irrigāre < IR-: in-¹ + rigāre to moisten, conduct water] |