"coasts" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 海岸
• 沿海地區

Definition

'Coasts' 是 'coast' 的複數，指陸地與海洋交界的地方，也可以指物體輕鬆滑行（如汽車熄火後滑行）。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

作名詞指多個海岸區域，動詞用法（如汽車滑行）較少見。易與 cost（成本）混淆，注意兩者發音。

Examples

Many people live near the coasts.

許多人住在**海岸**附近。

The United States has coasts on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

美國在大西洋和太平洋都有**海岸**。

The ship sailed along the African coasts.

這艘船沿著非洲**海岸**航行。

In summer, the coasts are full of tourists enjoying the sun.

夏天，**海岸**上都是享受陽光的遊客。

After reaching the top of the hill, the cyclist just coasts down without pedaling.

腳踏車手到山頂後，直接**滑下來**，不用踩踏板。

Both east and west coasts have unique landscapes and cultures.

東西**海岸**各有獨特的風景和文化。