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。