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coastline

UK //ˈkəʊstlaɪn//US //ˈkoʊstlaɪn//

词源

来自 coast(海岸) + line(线),最早记录于17世纪。

noun

❶ 海岸线,指陆地与海洋相接的边界线,通常用于描述一个国家或地区的海岸形状和长度。

“The coastline of Norway is famous for its fjords.”

(挪威的海岸线以其峡湾而闻名。)

“The hurricane caused severe erosion along the coastline.”

(飓风导致海岸线遭受严重侵蚀。)

同义词:shoreline, seashore, coast

常见短语

rugged coastline — 崎岖的海岸线,形容海岸地形复杂,多岩石或陡峭。

“The rugged coastline of Scotland attracts many hikers.”

(苏格兰崎岖的海岸线吸引了许多徒步旅行者。)

coastline protection — 海岸线保护,指采取措施防止海岸侵蚀或破坏。

“The government invested in coastline protection to prevent flooding.”

(政府投资于海岸线保护以防止洪水。)