B2 noun 正式

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
aquifer
形容词
aquiferous
相关
groundwater
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: aquifer

例句

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.

词族

名词
aquifer
形容词
aquiferous
相关
groundwater

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

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

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记忆技巧

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

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词源

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

语法模式

Countable noun Regular plural form: aquifers Often preceded by 'underground' or 'deep'
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文化背景

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.

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: aquifer

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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