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Levee
01
dique, barragem
a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries
Exemplos
The city ’s levee system was designed to keep the river within its banks.
O sistema de dique da cidade foi projetado para manter o rio dentro de suas margens.
02
cais, embarcadouro
a structure built along a riverbank to serve as a landing place for boats or ships
Exemplos
Cargo was unloaded directly onto the levee for transport inland.
A carga foi descarregada diretamente no cais para transporte para o interior.
03
recepção, audiência
a ceremonial or formal reception of guests, especially one held by royalty or dignitaries
Exemplos
He wore his finest attire to attend the levee at the palace.
Ele vestiu sua melhor roupa para comparecer à recepção no palácio.
