Buoy Meaning in English
word
ˈbui
BOO-ee
bˈɔɪ
BOY
释义
A buoy is a floating object on water, often used to mark locations, warn of dangers, or help swimmers. Some are anchored, while others move with the waves.
用法与细微差别
Mainly used in nautical, marine, and safety contexts. Collocates with 'life' ('lifebuoy'), 'marker,' and 'navigation.' Not to be confused with 'boy' (child). As a verb, 'to buoy' means 'to support or lift up,' but this is less common.
Spanish: boyaPortuguese (BR): boiaPortuguese (PT): boiaChinese (Simplified): 浮标 - 救生圈Chinese (Traditional): 浮標 - 救生圈Hindi: बॉय (जल चिह्न) - तैराकी सहाराArabic: عَوَّامَةBengali: বয়াRussian: буйJapanese: ブイVietnamese: phaoKorean: 부표Turkish: şamandıraUrdu: تیرتا ہوا نشانIndonesian: pelampung
例句
The red buoy marks the safe swimming area.
basic
Fishermen checked the buoy every morning.
basic
Please swim inside the buoys.
basic
Everyone grabbed onto the buoy when they got tired.
natural
A flashing buoy warned ships of rocks beneath the water.
natural
He held onto a lifeguard’s buoy until help arrived.
natural