estuary
/ˈestʃuəri/ · /ˈestʃueri/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6333 in the learning path
河口；河口湾
Definitions
n. The wide tidal mouth of a river meeting the sea.
河口；河口湾
Example
We watched birds feeding beside the estuary at sunset.
日落时，我们在河口旁看鸟儿觅食。
Protecting an estuary preserves important feeding grounds for migratory birds and supports the livelihoods of local fishing communities.
保护河口能保留候鸟重要的觅食地，并维系当地渔业社区的生计。
Collocations
- a river estuary
- estuary wildlife
- a tidal estuary
Word family
- estuarine (adj.)
Synonyms
- river mouth
Usage tip
强调受潮汐影响的入海河口，不等于delta三角洲。
FAQ
- What does estuary mean?
- The wide tidal mouth of a river meeting the sea.
- How is estuary pronounced?
- UK /ˈestʃuəri/, US /ˈestʃueri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
