"lagoon" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 潟湖

Definition

潟湖是与大海或大洋隔开的浅水水域，通常由沙滩、礁石或岛屿分隔。潟湖的水面通常较为平静，经常出现在海岸附近。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“lagoon”通常用于地理和科学领域，偶尔也可日常用来形容沿海浅水区。不要和完全内陆的“湖泊（lake）”混淆。

Examples

The boat crossed the lagoon to reach the small island.

小船穿过**潟湖**到达小岛。

Fishermen catch fish in the lagoon every morning.

渔民每天早晨在**潟湖**捕鱼。

We swam in a warm lagoon near the beach.

我们在海滩附近的温暖**潟湖**里游泳。

Many birds gather around the lagoon because it's safe and quiet.

许多鸟儿聚集在**潟湖**周围，因为那里安全又安静。

Locals say the lagoon changes color with the seasons.

当地人说这片**潟湖**会随着季节变色。

If you drive south, you'll come across a stunning blue lagoon.

往南开车，你会遇见一个令人惊叹的蓝色**潟湖**。