What does coral mean?

tiny sea animals, or the hard structures they build having a pinkish-orange colour

How is coral pronounced?

UK /ˈkɒrəl/, US /ˈkɔːrəl/.

/ˈkɒrəl/ · /ˈkɔːrəl/

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珊瑚；珊瑚虫

n. tiny sea animals, or the hard structures they build

珊瑚；珊瑚虫

adj. having a pinkish-orange colour

珊瑚色的

Bright fish swam between branches of coral beneath us.

色彩鲜艳的鱼在我们下方的珊瑚枝间游动。

Rising ocean temperatures threaten coral reefs, which provide essential habitats for many marine species.

海洋温度上升威胁着珊瑚礁，而珊瑚礁为许多海洋物种提供了重要栖息地。

指珊瑚材料通常不可数；指种类或群体时可用corals。

What does coral mean?: tiny sea animals, or the hard structures they build having a pinkish-orange colour
How is coral pronounced?: UK /ˈkɒrəl/, US /ˈkɔːrəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.