
好词典

源自拉丁语 'aestuarium',意为潮汐港湾,与 'aestus'(潮汐)相关。
❶ 河口,指河流入海处的宽阔水域,通常是淡水与海水混合的区域,具有独特的生态环境。
“The Thames estuary is an important habitat for many bird species.”
(泰晤士河口是许多鸟类的重要栖息地。)
“The estuary was filled with boats coming in from the sea.”
(河口停满了从海上驶来的船只。)
estuary English — 指在英国河口地区(如伦敦泰晤士河口)使用的一种英语口音或方言,具有独特的发音特点。
“Estuary English is becoming more common among young people in the UK.”
(河口英语在英国年轻人中变得越来越普遍。)