irrigation
To supply land or crops with water through man-made systems such as pipes, ditches, or sprinklers. It is an essential agricultural process used to assist in the growth of plants, especially in areas with low rainfall.
例文
3 / 5I need to irrigate the backyard garden because it hasn't rained in over a week.
I need to irrigate the backyard garden because it hasn't rained in over a week.
The regional authorities have implemented a new plan to irrigate the dry plains of the central valley.
The regional authorities have implemented a new plan to irrigate the dry plains of the central valley.
Don't forget to irrigate those hanging baskets or they'll wilt by tomorrow.
Don't forget to irrigate those hanging baskets or they'll wilt by tomorrow.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'Irrigate' as 'In-River-Gate'—using a gate to let river water into your fields.
クイックテスト
The farmers had to ____ their land manually until the new canal was built.
正解！
正解は： irrigate
例文
I need to irrigate the backyard garden because it hasn't rained in over a week.
everydayI need to irrigate the backyard garden because it hasn't rained in over a week.
The regional authorities have implemented a new plan to irrigate the dry plains of the central valley.
formalThe regional authorities have implemented a new plan to irrigate the dry plains of the central valley.
Don't forget to irrigate those hanging baskets or they'll wilt by tomorrow.
informalDon't forget to irrigate those hanging baskets or they'll wilt by tomorrow.
Ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to irrigate their crops using river water diverted through canals.
academicAncient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to irrigate their crops using river water diverted through canals.
Agribusiness firms are seeking more sustainable ways to irrigate vast plantations without depleting groundwater.
businessAgribusiness firms are seeking more sustainable ways to irrigate vast plantations without depleting groundwater.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
drip irrigation
drip irrigation
irrigate the soil
irrigate the soil
surface irrigation
surface irrigation
よく混同される語
To irrigate means to water land, whereas to irritate means to annoy someone or make a body part sore.
To irrigate is related to water supply, while to mitigate means to make a problem or pain less severe.
使い方のコツ
While primarily used in farming to describe watering land, it is also frequently used in medical contexts to describe the cleaning of a wound with a flow of liquid.
よくある間違い
Learners often use the noun 'irrigation' when the sentence requires the verb form 'irrigate'. Also, ensure not to confuse it with 'irritate', which has a completely different meaning.
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'Irrigate' as 'In-River-Gate'—using a gate to let river water into your fields.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'irrigatus', the past participle of 'irrigare', meaning 'to lead water into'.
文法パターン
クイックテスト
The farmers had to ____ their land manually until the new canal was built.
正解！
正解は： irrigate
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