What does oasis mean?

A place in a desert where water and plants are found. A peaceful, pleasant place surrounded by something difficult or unpleasant.

How is oasis pronounced?

UK /əʊˈeɪsɪs/, US /oʊˈeɪsɪs/.

/əʊˈeɪsɪs/ · /oʊˈeɪsɪs/

CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6275 in the learning path

绿洲

n. A place in a desert where water and plants are found.

绿洲

n. A peaceful, pleasant place surrounded by something difficult or unpleasant.

宁静舒适之地

After hours of walking, we reached a small oasis.

步行数小时后，我们到达了一片小绿洲。

Public gardens provide an oasis of calm for residents living in densely populated urban areas.

公共花园为生活在人口密集城区的居民提供了一方宁静之地。

复数为oases；也可比喻喧嚣中的宁静之地。

What does oasis mean?: A place in a desert where water and plants are found. A peaceful, pleasant place surrounded by something difficult or unpleasant.
How is oasis pronounced?: UK /əʊˈeɪsɪs/, US /oʊˈeɪsɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.