reef

US /riːf/
UK /riːf/
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암초, 산호초

a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral, near the surface of the sea

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The ship ran aground on the coral reef.
배는 산호 초에 좌초되었다.
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Divers explored the vibrant marine life around the reef.
다이버들은 암초 주변의 활기찬 해양 생물을 탐험했다.
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돛을 줄이다

reduce the area of (a sail) by folding or rolling part of it and securing it to the spar or mast

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The sailors had to reef the sails as the storm approached.
선원들은 폭풍이 다가오자 돛을 줄여야 했다.
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We decided to reef the main sail to reduce speed.
속도를 줄이기 위해 주 돛을 줄이기로 결정했다.
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