estuary

US /ˈes.tu.er.i/
UK /ˈes.tu.er.i/
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河口, 入海口

the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream

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Many species of fish and birds thrive in the rich ecosystem of the estuary.
许多鱼类和鸟类在河口丰富的生态系统中繁衍生息。
The ship sailed slowly up the estuary towards the port.
船只缓慢地驶过河口,驶向港口。