n.(地理学上的)汇水

原形：catchment复数：catchments

The catchment area of the river includes several small towns and villages.
该河流的集水区包括几个小城镇和村庄。
The reservoir's catchment is primarily composed of forested hills, ensuring a steady water supply.
水库的集水区域主要由森林覆盖的山丘构成，确保了稳定的水源供应。
Our environmental study focuses on the hydrological processes in a specific river catchment.
我们的环境研究集中在某条河流特定集水区的水文学过程上。
The catchment for the new school will be determined by the boundaries of the local authority.
新建学校的招生范围将由当地教育机构划定的边界决定。
Deforestation within the catchment has led to increased soil erosion and decreased water quality.
集水区内滥伐森林导致土壤侵蚀加剧，水质下降。
The city plans to expand its water supply system by constructing a dam across a larger catchment region.
该市计划通过在更大的集水区域建设大坝来扩大供水系统。
Understanding the land use patterns in a catchment is crucial for predicting floods and droughts.
了解集水区内的土地利用模式对于预测洪水和干旱至关重要。
An effective stormwater management plan is necessary to prevent flash flooding in urban catchments.
实施有效的雨水管理方案是防止城市集水区发生突发性洪水的必要条件。
The pollution levels in the lake have raised concerns about the health of the downstream catchment communities.
湖泊中的污染水平引发了人们对下游集水区社区健康状况的关注。
Restoration efforts in the degraded catchment aim to improve water retention and increase biodiversity.
对退化集水区进行恢复的努力旨在改善水分保持能力并增加生物多样性。