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词汇 overfall
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Definition of overfall in English:

overfall

noun ˈəʊvəfɔːlˈoʊvərˌfɔl
  • 1A turbulent stretch of open water caused by a strong current or tide over a submarine ridge, or by a meeting of currents.

    湍流;逆流碎波

    Example sentencesExamples
    • You need very calm surface conditions and a northward current in Jack Sound, but not so strong as to cause turbulent overfalls.
    • Divers should be aware that the whole area is subject to complex and strong tidal streams and heavy overfalls.
    • This current is often too strong to swim against, but it's never strong enough to form overfalls on this part of the reef.
    1. 1.1 A place where surplus water overflows from a dam, weir, or pool.
      漫水坝,溢流坝;溢洪道

Definition of overfall in US English:

overfall

nounˈōvərˌfôlˈoʊvərˌfɔl
  • 1A turbulent stretch of open water caused by the wind blowing against a current, by a strong current or tide over an underwater ridge, or by a meeting of currents.

    湍流;逆流碎波

    Example sentencesExamples
    • You need very calm surface conditions and a northward current in Jack Sound, but not so strong as to cause turbulent overfalls.
    • This current is often too strong to swim against, but it's never strong enough to form overfalls on this part of the reef.
    • Divers should be aware that the whole area is subject to complex and strong tidal streams and heavy overfalls.
    1. 1.1 A place where surplus water overflows from a dam, pond, etc.
      漫水坝,溢流坝;溢洪道
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