waterlogged
Произношение: [ˈwɔːtərˌlɔɡd]
Слово
Контекст: «nature»
(adjective) when soil or land has absorbed too much water and can't hold any more. This can happen after heavy rain or flooding, making it hard for plants to grow there.
Пример
The garden became waterlogged after the heavy rain, so we couldn't plant anything for a while.
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The soil was dry and not waterlogged, allowing the flowers to thrive nicely.
Пример
Have you ever seen a field that was waterlogged after a storm?
Контекст: «transportation»
(adjective) when a boat or a vehicle takes in too much water, making it heavy and hard to float or move properly. It often happens if there are leaks or if waves are very strong.
Пример
The ship was saved in time before it became too waterlogged to stay afloat.
Пример
That boat never became waterlogged because it was well maintained and kept dry.
Пример
What happens when a boat gets waterlogged during a storm?
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