coral reef

英 [ˈkɒrəl riːf]

美 [ˈkɔːrəl riːf]

n.  珊瑚礁

TOEFL

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 珊瑚礁
  Acoral reefis a long narrow mass of coral and other substances, the top of which is usually just above or just below the surface of the sea.
  1. An unspoilt coral reef encloses the bay.
     未遭破坏的珊瑚礁环绕着海湾。

英英释义

noun

• a reef consisting of coral consolidated into limestone

双语例句

• There is also the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, where we have an incredible Coral Reef!
  还有死海，还有亚喀巴港，那里有不可思议的珊瑚礁。
• A group of fish swims by a pristine coral reef along East Timor's East coast.
  一群鱼儿游经东帝汶东岸的原始珊瑚礁。
• International Coral Reef Initiative: for conservation and effective management of marine resources
  国际珊瑚礁倡议：养护和有效管理海洋资源
• Then this, the coral reef, is surely the jungle of the sea.
  那珊瑚礁定是海上的热带丛林。
• And the oceans are becoming more acidic, with probable negative consequences to many coral reef and calcium-bearing organisms.
  此外，海洋酸性越来越高，有可能给许多珊瑚礁和含钙有机体带来消极后果。
• Experts say a continuing reduction in coral reef populations will have harmful effects for people worldwide.
  专家说珊瑚礁的持续减少对世界范围的人们都有害的影响。
• Their vitality is so strong that they can even grow on a coral reef.
  它们的生命力很强，甚至能在珊瑚礁上生长。
• The island is encircled by a coral reef.
  这个岛屿周围都是珊瑚礁。
• Only clear, warm salt water can support a coral reef.
  珊瑚礁只有在干净、温暖的咸水里才能生存。
• Coral island, coral reef, and atoll
  珊瑚岛、珊瑚礁和环礁