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along the coastline
We drove along the beautiful coastline.
我们沿着美丽的海岸线行驶。
海岸线
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
海岸线
the shape, outline, or boundary of a coast
We drove along the beautiful coastline.
我们沿着美丽的海岸线行驶。
海岸的形状、轮廓或边界
The shape, outline, or boundary of a coast. (The term coastline is generally used to describe the approximate boundaries at relatively large spatial scales.)
海岸线的轮廓
the outline of a coast
We drove along the coastline to enjoy the ocean views.
我们沿着海岸线开车，欣赏海景。
The map shows a rugged coastline with many small bays.
地图显示了一条崎岖的海岸线，有许多小海湾。
Climate change is affecting coastlines around the world.
气候变化正在影响世界各地的海岸线。
We drove along the beautiful coastline.
我们沿着美丽的海岸线行驶。
The coastline of Norway is rugged and scenic.
挪威的海岸线崎岖而风景优美。
This region has a long coastline with many beaches.
这个地区有漫长的海岸线，拥有许多海滩。
Not this
China has long coastline.
Use this
China has a long coastline.
coastline 是可数名词，指一条特定的海岸线，前需加冠词 a 或 the。
Not this
The coastline is heavily populated.
Use this
The coast is heavily populated.
coastline 指海岸线的轮廓（一条线），而 coast 指沿海区域；人口密集应用 coast。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
岩石海岸线
The ship sailed along the rocky coastline of Scotland.
船沿着苏格兰岩石海岸线航行。
崎岖的海岸线
The rugged coastline is popular with hikers.
崎岖的海岸线深受徒步旅行者喜爱。
原始海岸线
They are working to protect the pristine coastline from development.
他们正在努力保护原始海岸线免受开发。
沿着海岸线
We drove along the coastline, enjoying the views.
我们沿着海岸线开车，欣赏风景。
海岸线侵蚀
Coastline erosion is a serious problem in many areas.
海岸线侵蚀在许多地区是一个严重的问题。
海岸线保护
The government has invested in coastline protection measures.
政府已投资于海岸线保护措施。
沿着海岸线奔跑，随潮汐流动
In the song 'Coastline' by Hollow Coves, the lyrics often repeat: 'Follow the coastline, run with the tide.'
在Hollow Coves的歌曲《Coastline》中，歌词反复唱道：'沿着海岸线奔跑，随潮汐流动。'
发长 /oʊ/ 音 (如 boat, coat)
Use coastline naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
想象海岸（coast）上画了一条线（line），那条弯曲的轮廓就是coastline（海岸线）。
语域：neutral 常见场景：geography、travel、environmental science 词性为名词，属于标准地理术语，通常用于正式或一般性描述，如地理教材、旅游指南或环境报道中，中性语域最为常见。
表示某地区的海岸线时，通常用 the coastline of，如 the coastline of California。
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