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分水岭

fēn shuǐ lǐng
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地理上指两个流域分界的山脊或高地;比喻事物之间重要的分界线

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Word structure
data.structure.偏正
Usage
既用于地理学,也常用于比喻重大转折或区分
English
A ridge or highland that divides two drainage basins; metaphorically a critical dividing line between things

Detailed Definition

  1. Original meaning: A ridge or highland that separates two drainage basins
    Example:秦岭是黄河和长江流域的重要分水岭
  2. Metaphorical meaning: A critical dividing line or turning point between things
    Example:这次考试成为他人生的分水岭

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