dam

• Существительное, обозначающее преграду, построенную поперёк реки или ручья для удержания воды, часто используемую для орошения, борьбы с наводнениями или выработки гидроэлектроэнергии.

A noun referring to a barrier built across a river or stream to hold back water, often used for irrigation, flood control, or generating hydroelectric power.

1. Water barrierA2formal

   A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back water, often used for irrigation, flood control, or generating electricity.

   Плотина

   • The Hoover Dam is a famous landmark in the United States.
   • Engineers inspected the dam for structural integrity.
   • The dam created a large reservoir for the nearby town.

   Synonymsbarragebarrierdikeembankmentleveewallweir

2. Animal motherB2formal

   The female parent of an animal, especially a horse, sheep, or other livestock.

   Мать-животное

   • The dam gave birth to a healthy foal.
   • The farmer recorded the lineage of the dam and sire.
   • The dam's milk is essential for the lamb's growth.

   Synonymsmother

   Antonymssire

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по возведению преграды для блокировки потока воды или для сдерживания чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of building a barrier to block the flow of water, or to restrain or hold back something.

1. Block water flowB1formal

   To build a barrier across a river or stream to stop or control the flow of water.

   Перекрывать

   • The engineers dammed the river to create a reservoir.
   • They plan to dam the stream for irrigation purposes.
   • Beavers naturally dam small waterways with sticks and mud.

   Synonymsbarblockcheckdikehold backimpoundobstructrestrainstemstop

   Antonymsdrainfreeopenreleaseunblock

2. Hold back or restrainB2formal

   To stop or control the flow of something, such as emotions or resources.

   Сдерживать

   • She tried to dam her tears during the sad movie.
   • The government attempted to dam the flow of illegal goods.
   • He could not dam his anger any longer.

   Synonymsblockcheckcontaincontrolcurbhold backrestrainstemsuppress

   Antonymsfreeletreleaseunleash

Phrasal variantsdam up