Word · Frequency #4584
coastal
/ˈkoʊstəl/
adjective
沿海的；沿岸的；海岸的
relating to the coast; on or near the coast
- 1.
Relating to the coast; on or near the coast; longshore.
海岸的；在海岸上或附近的；沿岸的
- 2.
of or relating to a coast
沿海的；与海岸相关的
- 3.
located on or near or bordering on a coast
位于或靠近海岸的；临海的
海岸的；在海岸上或附近的；沿岸的；沿海的；与海岸相关的；位于或靠近海岸的；临海的；海岸的；沿海的
In use
The coastal town attracts many tourists in summer.
Many people enjoy walking along the coastal path.
Coastal areas often have milder winters than inland regions.
coastal erosion
coastal marshes
coastal waters
the Atlantic coastal plain
coastal [noun]
They moved to a coastal region.
他们搬到了一个沿海地区。
coastal [noun] of [place]
Connections
Collocations
- coastal area
- 沿海地区
- Many people live in the coastal area for its pleasant climate.许多人因气候宜人而居住在沿海地区。
- coastal city
- 沿海城市
- Shanghai is a major coastal city in China.上海是中国的一个主要沿海城市。
- coastal region
- 沿海区域
- The coastal region is prone to hurricanes.该沿海区域易受飓风侵袭。
- coastal town
- 沿海小镇
- They spent their vacation in a quiet coastal town.他们在一个安静的沿海小镇度假。
- coastal waters
- 沿海水域
- The coastal waters are rich in marine life.沿海水域海洋生物丰富。
- coastal erosion
Learner notes
Memory Tip
Coastal 可拆为 coast（海岸）和 al（all），沿海的一切都是 coastal。
Context & Register
通常用于地理、环境、旅游等领域，中性语体，正式和非正式场合均常见。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Only 'postal' rhymes perfectly with 'coastal' (/oʊstəl/). 'Costal' and 'crystal' are lookalikes with different vowels; 'vocal' and 'local' share the /oʊ/ vowel but differ in consonants.
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