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waterfront

UK //ˈwɔːtəfrʌnt//US //ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt//

词源

源自英语单词 'water'(水)和 'front'(前面),字面意思是“水域的前沿”。

noun

❶ 指城市或城镇中靠近水域(如河流、湖泊或海洋)的区域,通常包含码头、港口或休闲设施。

“We took a walk along the waterfront and enjoyed the view of the harbor.”

(我们沿着海滨散步,欣赏港口的景色。)

“The city is planning to develop the waterfront into a tourist attraction.”

(该市计划将滨水区开发成旅游景点。)

同义词:harborfront, water's edge, shoreline

常见短语

on the waterfront — 指位于或靠近水域的区域,常用于描述地理位置或活动场所。

“The new café on the waterfront has become a popular spot for locals.”

(滨水区的新咖啡馆已成为当地人的热门去处。)