reef

US /riːf/
UK /riːf/
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礁, 暗礁

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.
船在珊瑚礁上搁浅了。
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Divers explored the vibrant marine life around the reef.
潜水员们探索了礁石周围充满活力的海洋生物。
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收帆, 缩帆

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.
随着暴风雨的临近，水手们不得不收帆。
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We decided to reef the main sail to reduce speed.
我们决定收起主帆以降低速度。
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