ocean
/ˈəʊʃən/ · /ˈoʊʃən/
CEFR level A2Topic EnvironmentWord #1253 in the learning path
海洋；大洋
Definitions
n. The vast salt water covering much of Earth's surface.
海洋；大洋
Example
We watched the sun rise over the ocean.
我们看着太阳从海面上升起。
Plastic waste entering the ocean threatens marine wildlife and can eventually affect human health through food chains.
进入海洋的塑料垃圾威胁海洋野生动物，并最终可能通过食物链影响人类健康。
Collocations
- ocean currents
- the ocean floor
- ocean pollution
Word family
- oceanic (adj.)
- oceanography (n.)
- oceanographer (n.)
Synonyms
- sea
Usage tip
ocean通常比sea范围大；专名常加the。
FAQ
- What does ocean mean?
- The vast salt water covering much of Earth's surface.
- How is ocean pronounced?
- UK /ˈəʊʃən/, US /ˈoʊʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
