Definitions
n. A narrow stretch of water reaching into the land.
小海湾；水湾
n. An opening through which liquid or gas enters.
入口；进气口；进水口
Example
We paddled into a quiet inlet sheltered by cliffs.
我们划进了一处被峭壁遮护的宁静小海湾。
Coastal inlets provide sheltered habitats for marine species, but pollution can seriously damage these fragile ecosystems.
沿海小海湾为海洋物种提供受庇护的栖息地，但污染会严重破坏这些脆弱的生态系统。
Collocations
- a sheltered inlet
- a narrow inlet
- air inlet
- water inlet
Antonyms
- outlet
Usage tip
地理中指小海湾；设备中指流体入口，与outlet相对。
FAQ
- What does inlet mean?
- A narrow stretch of water reaching into the land. An opening through which liquid or gas enters.
- How is inlet pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪnlet/, US /ˈɪnlet/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
