Levee
01
堤, 堤防
a natural or man-made structure built along a river or waterway to prevent flooding by confining the water within its boundaries
例子
The town repaired the levee after the recent storm.
镇子在最近的暴风雨后修复了堤坝。
The levee held strong during the heavy rainfall.
堤坝在暴雨期间保持坚固。
02
码头, 泊位
a structure built along a riverbank to serve as a landing place for boats or ships
例子
The steamboat docked at the levee just before sunset.
汽船在日落前停靠在码头。
Vendors lined the levee, selling goods to arriving passengers.
商贩们沿着码头排成一行，向抵达的乘客出售商品。
03
谒见, 正式招待会
a ceremonial or formal reception of guests, especially one held by royalty or dignitaries
例子
The ambassador was honored at a royal levee.
大使在皇家接见中受到表彰。
Courtiers gathered for the morning levee with the queen.
朝臣们聚集起来参加与女王的早晨接见。
