coulee

n.深谷,小川,[地质]熔岩流

一种由冰川活动、火山喷发或者洪水冲刷形成的地形特征，呈V字形谷地。

名词

1、The hiker followed the trail through the coulee, admiring the geological formations.
那位远足者顺着小径穿过峡谷，欣赏着地质形成。
2、The town was built near the coulee for easy access to water during dry seasons.
那座城镇是建在峡谷附近，以方便在干旱季节获取水源。