coast
/kəʊst/ · /koʊst/
CEFR level A2Topic NatureWord #991 in the learning path
海岸；海滨
Definitions
n. the land along the edge of the sea
海岸；海滨
v. to move without using power or much effort
滑行；靠惯性前进
v. to succeed or progress without trying very hard
不费力地应付
Example
We walked along the coast and collected smooth stones.
我们沿着海岸散步，捡了一些光滑的石头。
Communities along the coast face increasing risks from rising sea levels and severe storms.
沿海社区面临着海平面上升和强风暴带来的日益严重的风险。
Collocations
- along the coast
- off the coast
- coast downhill
- coast through
Word family
- coastal (adj.)
- coastline (n.)
Synonyms
- seashore
Usage tip
on the coast指在海边；off the coast指在近海。
FAQ
- What does coast mean?
- the land along the edge of the sea to move without using power or much effort to succeed or progress without trying very hard
- How is coast pronounced?
- UK /kəʊst/, US /koʊst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
