"riptide" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 离岸流
• 回流

Definition

一种强力、快速的水流，从岸边向海里流动，对海滩游泳者尤其危险。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“riptide”常与“undertow”（下沉流）混淆，特指从岸边朝海里流动的强流。多见于安全警告和游泳提示。

Examples

Beware of the riptide when swimming at this beach.

在这个海滩游泳时要小心**离岸流**。

A strong riptide can pull swimmers out to sea.

强**离岸流**能把游泳者带到海里。

Lifeguards watch for signs of a riptide.

救生员会留意**离岸流**的迹象。

If you get caught in a riptide, don't panic—swim parallel to the shore.

如果你被**离岸流**卷走，不要慌，朝岸边平行游泳。

There was a warning about a dangerous riptide before we went surfing.

我们去冲浪前收到了关于危险**离岸流**的警告。

People often underestimate how powerful a riptide can be.

人们常常低估了**离岸流**的威力。