Definitions
n. the regular rise and fall of the sea
潮汐；潮水
n. a strong movement or change in events or opinion
趋势；潮流
Example
At low tide, we walked across the exposed sand.
退潮时，我们走过露出的沙地。
Coastal planners must consider how rising sea levels and high tides could threaten homes and transport infrastructure.
沿海规划者必须考虑海平面上升和高潮位可能如何威胁住宅及交通基础设施。
Collocations
- high tide
- low tide
- turn the tide
- a tide of change
Word family
- tidal (adj.)
Usage tip
tide是海水的周期性涨落，wave是单个波浪。
FAQ
- What does tide mean?
- the regular rise and fall of the sea a strong movement or change in events or opinion
- How is tide pronounced?
- UK /taɪd/, US /taɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
