"rivers" in Chinese (Simplified)
河流
Definition
流经陆地并最终流入海洋或湖泊的大型天然水流。“河流”是“河”的复数形式,表示多条河。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
"Rivers" 总是复数。常与形容词如 'large'、'fast-flowing' 及短语 'the world's great rivers' 搭配。不要与表示小水流的 'streams' 或静水的 'lakes' 混淆。常用于地理和环境语境。
Examples
There are many rivers in South America.
南美有许多**河流**。
Rivers flow from mountains to the sea.
**河流**从山上流到海里。
People use rivers for fishing and travel.
人们利用**河流**捕鱼和旅行。
The world's longest rivers are famous for their amazing wildlife.
世界上最长的**河流**以丰富的野生动物而闻名。
Some rivers flood every year when it rains a lot.
有些**河流**每年大雨时都会泛滥。
Did you know that some rivers even flow underground?
你知道有些**河流**甚至在地下流动吗?