artificial lake

• Искусственный водоём, созданный путём строительства плотины или выемки грунта, используемый для водоснабжения, отдыха или гидроэлектроэнергии.

A man-made body of water created by constructing a dam or excavation, used for water supply, recreation, or hydroelectric power.

1. Man-made body of waterB1formal

   A lake created by human activity, typically by damming a river or excavating a basin, rather than formed naturally.

   Искусственное озеро

   • The city built an artificial lake for recreational activities.
   • This artificial lake was created to supply water for irrigation.
   • Many artificial lakes are used for hydroelectric power generation.