강물이 넘치는 것을 막기 위해 흙이나 돌로 쌓은 둑.
A wall or bank of earth or stone constructed to prevent a river from flooding an area.
예문:
"The heavy rains caused the river to rise, but the new embankment held firm."
"Local authorities are reinforcing the embankment to protect the town from seasonal floods."
도로나 철도를 낮은 지대 위로 통과시키기 위해 흙이나 돌로 쌓은 경사면.
A raised structure of earth or stone used to carry a road or railway track across low-lying land.
예문:
"The train tracks run along a high embankment overlooking the valley."
"Engineers constructed a steep embankment to elevate the highway above the marshland."
제방이나 둑을 쌓는 행위나 과정.
The act or process of building a bank of earth or stone.
예문:
"The embankment of the reservoir took several months of intensive labor."
"Proper embankment is essential for stabilizing the soil near the waterfront."
런던 템스 강변을 따라 조성된 거리나 구역.
A specific area or road along the bank of the River Thames in London.
예문:
"We took a leisurely stroll along the Victoria Embankment at sunset."
"The hotel offers a magnificent view of the Embankment and the river."