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礁石
jiāo shí
Meaning
- reef
Definition
海洋或湖泊中露出水面的岩石,通常指暗礁或礁石。
A rock or reef that protrudes from the surface of the sea or a lake, often referring to a submerged or exposed rock formation.
Usage
通常用于描述海洋中的岩石,也可比喻为困难或障碍。
Typically used to describe rocks in the sea, but can also metaphorically refer to difficulties or obstacles.
Examples
- 1 船只在航行时要小心避开礁石。(Ships must be careful to avoid reefs while sailing.)
- 2 这座小岛周围布满了危险的礁石。(The island is surrounded by dangerous reefs.)
- 3 爱情的航程中总会遇到一些礁石,需要双方共同克服。(In the voyage of love, there are always some reefs that need to be overcome together.)
- 4 他的事业就像在暗礁中穿行,每一步都充满挑战。(His career is like navigating through hidden reefs, every step full of challenges.)
- 5 潜水时发现海底有美丽的礁石和珊瑚。(While diving, I discovered beautiful reefs and corals on the seabed.)
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