B2 noun 격식체

aquifer

/ˈækwɪfər/

An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing rock, gravel, sand, or silt from which groundwater can be extracted using a water well. It serves as a natural storage system that sustains many of the world's freshwater needs.

예시

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1

Farmers in this region rely on the local aquifer to irrigate their crops during the dry season.

Farmers in this region rely on the local aquifer to irrigate their crops during the dry season.

2

The environmental agency reported that the deep aquifer has been contaminated by industrial runoff.

The environmental agency reported that the deep aquifer has been contaminated by industrial runoff.

3

Our science teacher explained that most of our drinking water actually comes from an aquifer beneath the city.

Our science teacher explained that most of our drinking water actually comes from an aquifer beneath the city.

어휘 가족

명사
aquifer
형용사
aquiferous
관련
groundwater
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Aqua' (water) plus the 'fer' in 'transfer'. An aquifer is a layer that 'carries' or 'bears' water underground.

빠른 퀴즈

Excessive pumping for agriculture can permanently damage the ________, making it unable to hold water in the future.

정답!

정답은: aquifer

예시

1

Farmers in this region rely on the local aquifer to irrigate their crops during the dry season.

everyday

Farmers in this region rely on the local aquifer to irrigate their crops during the dry season.

2

The environmental agency reported that the deep aquifer has been contaminated by industrial runoff.

formal

The environmental agency reported that the deep aquifer has been contaminated by industrial runoff.

3

Our science teacher explained that most of our drinking water actually comes from an aquifer beneath the city.

informal

Our science teacher explained that most of our drinking water actually comes from an aquifer beneath the city.

4

Hydrological studies indicate that the recharge rate of the Ogallala Aquifer is significantly lower than the extraction rate.

academic

Hydrological studies indicate that the recharge rate of the Ogallala Aquifer is significantly lower than the extraction rate.

5

The corporation must secure sustainable access to the aquifer before expanding its beverage production facility.

business

The corporation must secure sustainable access to the aquifer before expanding its beverage production facility.

어휘 가족

명사
aquifer
형용사
aquiferous
관련
groundwater

자주 쓰는 조합

deplete the aquifer to use up the water in the aquifer
aquifer recharge the process of water entering an aquifer
contaminated aquifer an underground water source that is polluted
underground aquifer a water-bearing layer beneath the surface
tap into an aquifer to begin using water from an aquifer

자주 쓰는 구문

confined aquifer

an aquifer trapped between impermeable layers

unconfined aquifer

an aquifer with a water table as its upper boundary

aquifer depletion

the long-term water-level decline in an aquifer

자주 혼동되는 단어

aquifer vs aqueduct

An aqueduct is a man-made bridge or pipe used to move water across distances, whereas an aquifer is a natural underground water-bearing layer.

aquifer vs aquarium

An aquarium is a glass tank for fish; an aquifer is a geological formation underground.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is primarily used in scientific, environmental, and agricultural contexts. While it is a technical term, it frequently appears in news reports regarding climate change and water scarcity.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'aquifer' to mean any body of water, but it specifically refers to the underground geological formation that holds water.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'Aqua' (water) plus the 'fer' in 'transfer'. An aquifer is a layer that 'carries' or 'bears' water underground.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'aqua' (water) and 'ferre' (to bear or carry).

문법 패턴

Countable noun Regular plural form: aquifers Often preceded by 'underground' or 'deep'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many parts of the world, such as the American Midwest (Ogallala) or North Africa (Nubian), aquifers are the only source of survival, making them a central topic in regional politics.

빠른 퀴즈

Excessive pumping for agriculture can permanently damage the ________, making it unable to hold water in the future.

정답!

정답은: aquifer

관련 단어

obgenly

C1

Describing qualities or characteristics that are intrinsic, fundamental, or naturally occurring within a specific category, class, or genus. It suggests that a trait is not acquired through external influence but is a core component of the entity's classification.

bilabancy

C1

To alternate or waver between two specific choices, conditions, or states in a rhythmic or repetitive manner. It describes both the physical movement of shifting weight and the mental process of indecision between two poles.

homomemy

C1

Describing a state of identical or near-perfect replication of a conceptual or structural unit within a system. It is used to characterize patterns where a 'meme' or fundamental component remains unchanged across various iterations or transmissions.

synformile

C1

A synformile is a specialized structural unit or component designed to precisely match or align with a corresponding external template or matrix. In technical contexts, it refers to an element that maintains spatial consistency and structural parity within a larger system.

antesophtion

C1

Describing a state, concept, or period existing before the attainment of philosophical wisdom or intellectual sophistication. It refers to rudimentary or naive perspectives that have not yet been refined by deep critical thought or scholarly maturity.

contrafidable

C1

To formally challenge or invalidate a statement or agreement by presenting evidence that contradicts a previously established position of trust. It is used primarily in legal or high-stakes contexts when one party acts against a confidential understanding.

autotegious

C1

To provide oneself with a protective covering or to self-shield against external environmental factors. It typically describes the action of an organism or system creating its own defensive layer or housing without outside assistance.

monoonymism

C1

The practice or state of being known by a single name (a mononym) rather than a multi-part name including a surname. This phenomenon is frequently observed in historical records, the arts, and specific cultural naming conventions.

proscribhood

C1

Relating to the state or quality of being officially forbidden, denounced, or legally excluded from society. It describes an entity, person, or practice that exists under a formal ban or a condition of social ostracism.

supercuracy

C1

A level of precision that exceeds standard or expected limits, often used in technical, scientific, or computational contexts to describe near-perfect accuracy. It signifies the achievement of performance that is significantly higher than conventional benchmarks, particularly in data processing or high-end instrumentation.

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