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Reservoir
01
réservoir
a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses
Exemples
Engineers constructed a massive reservoir by damming the river, creating a reliable water source for the region.
Les ingénieurs ont construit un réservoir massif en barrant la rivière, créant ainsi une source d'eau fiable pour la région.
02
any organism or substance in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies
Exemples
The waterfowl acted as a reservoir for avian influenza.
03
réservoir, retenue d'eau
a large container or storage tank used for collecting and holding water or other fluids
Exemples
The reservoir's capacity allowed it to hold millions of gallons of water for use during dry seasons.
La capacité du réservoir lui permettait de contenir des millions de gallons d'eau pour une utilisation pendant les saisons sèches.
04
a supply of something intangible that can be drawn on when needed
Exemples
He drew from a reservoir of experience during the negotiation.
