词汇 shoal 在中文的含义

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shoal

US /ʃoʊl/
UK /ʃoʊl/
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名词

1.

鱼群, 群

a large number of fish swimming together as a group

示例:
A large shoal of fish swam past the boat.
一大群鱼游过船边。
We saw a beautiful shoal of tropical fish while snorkeling.
我们在浮潜时看到了一群美丽的热带鱼
2.

浅滩, 沙洲

an area of shallow water, especially one caused by a sandbank or sandbar

示例:
The boat ran aground on a hidden shoal.
船在隐藏的浅滩上搁浅了。
Navigators must be careful to avoid the dangerous shoals near the coast.
航海员必须小心避开海岸附近危险的浅滩

动词

1.

变浅, 水深变浅

to become shallow

示例:
The river began to shoal as we approached the delta.
当我们靠近三角洲时,河流开始变浅
The water shoaled rapidly near the shore, making it difficult for larger boats.
水在岸边迅速变浅,给大型船只带来了困难。
2.

成群结队, 聚集成群

to form a shoal (of fish)

示例:
The young salmon began to shoal in the estuary.
幼鲑开始在河口成群结队
When threatened, the small fish will shoal together for protection.
当受到威胁时,小鱼会成群结队以求保护。
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