"reef" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 礁石
• 珊瑚礁

Definition

礁石是在海面下或刚露出水面的长条岩石或珊瑚，通常是很多海洋生物的家园。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“礁石”常指海里的岩石或珊瑚构成的长条结构，常见为“珊瑚礁”。不用于河流或湖泊。

Examples

We saw many fish swimming near the reef.

我们看到很多鱼在**礁石**附近游泳。

A reef can be dangerous for boats.

**礁石**对船只来说可能很危险。

The Great Barrier Reef is very famous.

大堡礁（Great Barrier **Reef**）非常有名。

Snorkeling over the reef was the highlight of my trip.

在**礁石**上浮潜是我这次旅行的亮点。

Be careful—the boat could hit a reef if the water gets too shallow.

小心—如果水太浅，船可能会撞上**礁石**。

There’s an amazing variety of life on this reef.

这个**礁石**上有着惊人的生物多样性。