shore
/ʃɔː/ · /ʃɔːr/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #2053 in the learning path
岸；滨
Definitions
n. the land along the edge of a sea or lake
岸；滨
v. to support something weak or likely to fail, with up
支撑；支持
Example
We left our shoes on the shore and went swimming.
我们把鞋留在岸边，然后去游泳了。
Construction near the shore should be carefully controlled to protect coastal habitats from permanent damage.
应严格管控岸边的建设活动，以保护沿海栖息地免受永久性破坏。
Collocations
- on the shore
- reach the shore
- shore up confidence
Word family
- shoreline (n.)
- offshore (adj.)
Usage tip
shore多指海、湖岸；河岸通常用bank。
FAQ
- What does shore mean?
- the land along the edge of a sea or lake to support something weak or likely to fail, with up
- How is shore pronounced?
- UK /ʃɔː/, US /ʃɔːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
