강이나 하천을 가로질러 물을 막아 저수지를 만들고 수력 발전이나 용수 공급에 이용하는 구조물.
A barrier constructed across a river or stream to hold back water, often forming a reservoir used for power generation or water supply.
예문:
"The construction of the new dam will displace thousands of residents living downstream."
"Beavers are famous for building intricate dams using logs and mud to create deep ponds."
(특히 가축이나 네 발 달린 짐승의) 암컷 어미.
The female parent of an animal, especially a domestic mammal or livestock (contrasted with 'sire').
예문:
"The champion racehorse inherited its speed from its dam, who was also a successful runner."
"Breeders carefully track the lineage of both the sire and the dam to predict the traits of the offspring."
강이나 물의 흐름을 둑이나 댐으로 막다.
To construct a barrier across a water flow or to hold back water using a dam (often used with 'up' or 'off').
예문:
"They had to dam the small creek temporarily to repair the bridge foundation."
"If we don't dam off the irrigation channel, the entire field will flood."
(감정, 흐름 등을) 억제하거나 가로막다.
To restrain or suppress a strong feeling, emotion, or flow (often used figuratively with 'up' or 'back').
예문:
"She tried to dam up her rising anger, but her voice still trembled."
"The politician attempted to dam back the tide of public criticism by issuing a formal apology."