the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet;
"flood control in the Missouri basin"
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The problem of soaring prices stems from a lack of new housing and strong incentives to live in the catchment areas of the best schools. 物价飞涨的问题的根源，在于新房短缺以及人们想住在最好学校招生地区的这种强大动机。
