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词汇 thorough-draining
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Definition of thorough-draining in English:

thorough-draining

(also thorough draining)
noun ˈθʌrəˌdreɪnɪŋ
historical
  • The process or an instance of draining land by means of enclosed channels beneath the soil.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Worlidge (d. 1693), writer on agriculture. Apparently originally from through + draining, and from thorough + draining, although probably from an early date reanalysed as showing thorough- or through-.

Definition of thorough-draining in US English:

thorough-draining

(also thorough draining)
nounˈθʌrəˌdreɪnɪŋ
historical
  • The process or an instance of draining land by means of enclosed channels beneath the soil.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Worlidge (d. 1693), writer on agriculture. Apparently originally from through + draining, and from thorough + draining, although probably from an early date reanalysed as showing thorough- or through-.

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