Definitions
n. An area of land completely surrounded by water.
岛；岛屿
Example
We took a small boat to the island yesterday.
昨天我们乘小船去了那座岛。
Small island communities often depend on tourism, but increasing visitor numbers can threaten fragile coastal environments.
小岛上的社区往往依赖旅游业，但游客数量的增加可能威胁脆弱的海岸环境。
Collocations
- remote island
- tropical island
- island nation
- uninhabited island
Word family
- islander (n.)
Usage tip
s不发音；在岛上用on an island。
FAQ
- What does island mean?
- An area of land completely surrounded by water.
- How is island pronounced?
- UK /ˈaɪlənd/, US /ˈaɪlənd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
