Definitions
n. A large area of water surrounded by land.
湖；湖泊
Example
We rented a small boat and crossed the lake.
我们租了一条小船，划到了湖对岸。
Agricultural pollution can damage lake ecosystems and threaten the communities that rely on them for drinking water.
农业污染会破坏湖泊生态系统，并威胁依靠湖水获取饮用水的社区。
Collocations
- freshwater lake
- saltwater lake
- the shore of a lake
Word family
- lakeside (n.)
Usage tip
on the lake 指在湖面上；in the lake 指在湖水中。
FAQ
- What does lake mean?
- A large area of water surrounded by land.
- How is lake pronounced?
- UK /leɪk/, US /leɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
