C2 verb 문어체

aqueduct

/ˈækwɪdʌkt/

To convey water or other fluids through an artificial channel or bridge-like structure; to provide a region or system with a water conduit.

예시

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1

The engineers plan to aqueduct the mountain spring water down to the parched coastal village.

The engineers plan to transport the mountain spring water via a conduit to the dry coastal village.

2

The municipal authority seeks to aqueduct the reservoir's surplus to the arid lowlands via a series of elevated channels.

The city officials want to channel the extra water from the reservoir to the dry lowlands using raised structures.

3

If we can just aqueduct this stream over to the garden, we won't have to carry buckets anymore.

If we can pipe this stream to the garden, we won't need to use buckets.

어휘 가족

명사
aqueduct
Verb
aqueduct
형용사
aqueductal
관련
aqueduction
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암기 팁

Remember 'aqua' (water) and 'duct' (to lead). An aqueduct 'leads water' from one place to another.

빠른 퀴즈

The civil engineers proposed a plan to _______ the glacial melt into the thirsty urban center.

정답!

정답은: aqueduct

예시

1

The engineers plan to aqueduct the mountain spring water down to the parched coastal village.

everyday

The engineers plan to transport the mountain spring water via a conduit to the dry coastal village.

2

The municipal authority seeks to aqueduct the reservoir's surplus to the arid lowlands via a series of elevated channels.

formal

The city officials want to channel the extra water from the reservoir to the dry lowlands using raised structures.

3

If we can just aqueduct this stream over to the garden, we won't have to carry buckets anymore.

informal

If we can pipe this stream to the garden, we won't need to use buckets.

4

Ancient civilizations were able to aqueduct vast quantities of water across uneven terrain by masterfully calculating gravitational gradients.

academic

Old civilizations could transport large amounts of water across hills by using gravity and specialized bridges.

5

The firm was contracted to aqueduct the cooling system for the new industrial park using specialized sustainable materials.

business

The company was hired to build the water-conveyance system for the industrial park's cooling needs.

어휘 가족

명사
aqueduct
Verb
aqueduct
형용사
aqueductal
관련
aqueduction

자주 쓰는 조합

aqueduct water to transport water via conduit
gravity-fed to aqueduct using gravity to move water through a system
aqueducted flow the flow of liquid through a specialized channel
successfully aqueducted channeled successfully to a destination
engineered to aqueduct designed for the purpose of transporting water

자주 쓰는 구문

aqueducted from the source

channeled directly from where the water starts

to aqueduct a city

to supply a city with water via a bridge-like system

structural aqueduction

the act of channeling water through an engineered structure

자주 혼동되는 단어

aqueduct vs viaduct

A viaduct is a bridge that carries a road or railway over a valley; an aqueduct specifically carries water.

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사용 참고사항

While 'aqueduct' is predominantly used as a noun, the verb form describes the engineering process of transporting water. It is a highly technical or literary term, rarely used in casual conversation.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use this word for any bridge; however, it must specifically relate to water. Some might also confuse it with the general verb 'to pipe', but 'aqueduct' implies a more complex or bridge-like structure.

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암기 팁

Remember 'aqua' (water) and 'duct' (to lead). An aqueduct 'leads water' from one place to another.

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어원

Derived from the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'ducere' (to lead).

문법 패턴

Transitive verb usage requiring a direct object (the water or the destination). Regular verb conjugation: aqueducted, aqueducting. Often used in the passive voice when describing historical infrastructure.
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문화적 맥락

The term is most strongly associated with Roman engineering, where vast stone structures were built to bring water into urban centers.

빠른 퀴즈

The civil engineers proposed a plan to _______ the glacial melt into the thirsty urban center.

정답!

정답은: aqueduct

관련 단어

toxin

B2

A toxin is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms, such as bacteria, plants, or animals. It is capable of causing disease or health issues when it enters body tissues through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption.

pesticide

B2

A chemical substance used to kill or control pests that are harmful to crops, livestock, or humans. It is an umbrella term that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used widely in agriculture and gardening.

fertilizer

B2

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility and provide essential nutrients for plant growth. It is primarily used in gardening and agriculture to help crops develop faster and produce higher yields.

irrigation

B2

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.

flood

B2

Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.

erosion

B2

Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. In a figurative sense, it refers to the gradual destruction or reduction of something abstract, such as power, rights, or confidence.

desertification

B2

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. It represents a significant environmental challenge where land loses its biological productivity and ability to support human life.

afforestation

B2

Afforestation is the process of establishing a forest on land that has not recently been covered by trees. It involves planting seeds or saplings to create new wooded areas, often to improve the environment or for commercial timber.

endangered

B2

To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

extinction

B2

Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.

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