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donga

/dong-guh, dawng-guh/US // ˈdɒŋ gə, ˈdɔŋ gə //UK // (ˈdɒŋɡə) //

唐加,唐佳,唐卡,唐嘉树

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a small ravine with steep sides.
    • : an eroded ravine; a dry watercourse.

Examples

  • The force kept to the donga almost the whole march, scarcely for a moment leaving its shelter.

  • Whilst they remained thus, suddenly through the mist they heard a voice shouting from the other side of the donga.

  • He saw, about fifty yards off, the prince running down the donga with fourteen Zulus in close pursuit.

  • Donga and tree stump afforded excellent cover for the slim adversary, sniper or scout.

  • With these and the party in the donga he went on, making for the rear of the Boer position, and keeping out of range of the Ridge.