"lighthouses" in Chinese (Simplified)
灯塔
Definition
通常建在海岸附近的高塔,顶部有强光,用来为海上的船只导航保驾。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Lighthouses” 是“lighthouse”的复数形式。常见搭配有“coastal lighthouses”(沿海灯塔)、“historic lighthouses”(历史灯塔)。在隐喻意义上较少使用。
Examples
Many old lighthouses still stand along the coast.
许多古老的**灯塔**依然矗立在海岸线上。
The ships could see the lighthouses from far away.
船只可以从很远的地方看到**灯塔**。
We visited several lighthouses during our trip.
我们旅途中参观了好几个**灯塔**。
Some lighthouses are open to the public as museums.
有些**灯塔**向公众开放作为博物馆。
The east coast is famous for its beautiful lighthouses.
东海岸因美丽的**灯塔**而闻名。
In storms, lighthouses were the only hope for sailors.
在风暴中,**灯塔**是水手们唯一的希望。