单词 | coast |
释义 | coast (koʊst ) Word forms: coasts , coasting , coasted 1. countable noun [oft adjective NOUN] B1 The coast is an area of land that is next to the sea. Campsites are usually situated along the coast, close to beaches. ...the west coast of Scotland. [+ of] Synonyms: shore, border, beach, strand 2. verb If a vehicle coasts somewhere, it continues to move there with the motor switched off, or without being pushed or pedalled. I switched off the engine and coasted round the corner. [VERB preposition/adverb] They picked up momentum, then slipped into neutral and coasted quietly down the slope. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: cruise, sail, drift, taxi 3. verb If a person or a team is coasting, they are doing something easily, especially winning a competition. Villa coasted to a win which earned them a third successive league victory. [VERB to noun] The company was coasting on the enormous success of its early products. [VERB] 4. verb If you say that someone is coasting, you are emphasizing that they are not putting enough effort into what they are doing. [emphasis] Charles was coasting at school and I should have told him to work harder. [VERB] Coast along means the same as coast. Matthew had no drive. He coasted along on his good looks. [VERB PARTICLE] 5. the coast is clear phrase If you say that the coast is clear, you mean that there is nobody around to see you or catch you. 'You can come out now,' he called. 'The coast is clear. She's gone.' Image of coast © Martin M303, Shutterstock Idioms: the coast is clear said to mean that you are able to do something which someone does not want you to do, because they are not there to see you or catch you doing it Midge stepped aside, nodding that the coast was clear, and Lettie ran through the lobby and up the main staircase. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: coast home He made one mistake as the pace increased and was allowed to coast home in his own time after that. The Sun And he then coasted home with a run of eight straight pars. The Sun But the 13-8 favourite was a revelation in the novices' chase, coasting home 16 lengths clear. The Sun They slipped back into second gear for the second half, coasting home relatively untroubled by their spirited hosts. Times, Sunday Times And he coasted home for a 4&2 victory to finish top of his group. The Sun A doctor and his wife are moving into a very primitive coast town, where they are met with distrust and hatred from the locals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Air pollution will be so bad in some south coast towns tomorrow that even healthy people should reduce physical exertion, a government health warning suggests. Times, Sunday Times Along the coast towns still promote the traditional practice of fishing by lateen sail boats for tourism and festivals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Inviting little inlets, quiet sandy coves and bays with colourful boathouses dot the coast. Times, Sunday Times But in other resorts that dot the coast there was simmering anger at a tourist season ruined by the war. Times, Sunday Times Two small, rocky islands dot the coast nearby. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Guests can also explore the coast by boat. Times, Sunday Times Guests can also explore the coast in a kayak, take a fitness class or join a free mountain-biking tour. Times, Sunday Times As well as heading for hotels and apartments on those fabulous beaches, they will take to the sea for watersports, fishing or just to explore the coast. Times, Sunday Times This has changed the nature and challenge of the trail somewhat, but has made it easier for hikers to explore the coast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Why haven't they explored the coast to find a reef, and taken their net over there? Times, Sunday Times He interviews the legends who, even in their sixties, still hug the coast and live to surf. Times, Sunday Times His technique was to use a small ship and hug the coast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Next morning they paddled off in kayaks, hugging the coast along a sheer rock face. Times, Sunday Times Lying snow and a leaden sky make it a monochromatic day as my train hugs the coast on its journey west. Times, Sunday Times A spectacular day's riding, hugging the coast. Times, Sunday Times This warm water also changes the region's climate, with air temperatures several degrees warmer than the mainland coast. Times, Sunday Times Looking out across the sea from the school playground, the mountains of the mainland coast are just visible- as if they have been painted with pale watercolours. Times, Sunday Times Dozens of islands off the mainland coast have come on to the market since the country was placed on financial life support by international lenders. Times, Sunday Times A proposed pier between the mainland coast and the island has attracted criticism. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The municipality stretches from inner fjords where the mountains ascend to the lfotbreen glacier, to the outermost islands off the mainland coast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nor do you necessarily have to be on a rocky coast to see them. Times, Sunday Times Its buildings take up a large stretch of rocky coast that leads to a delightfully private bay, while the personal service adds a boutique touch. Times, Sunday Times Its sunlight, winds and the peculiar character of its broad plains and rocky coast, are inescapably part of the fibre of his paintings. Times, Sunday Times It has carp in ornamental lakes and also offers fly-fishing for sea bass off its rocky coast. Times, Sunday Times For the next month she remained off the rocky coast under almost constant fire to screen transports and provide fire support for the invasion forces. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Far away to the east was the rugged coast, where waves were in slow motion on expansive of beach. Times, Sunday Times Along the rugged coast are sweeping natural harbours with beaches of fine sand, home to charming fishing villages. Times, Sunday Times Recreation activities include hiking along the rugged coast, beach combing, biking, and walking along the shoreline at low tide. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The park offers and array of landscapes from the rugged coast to boulder strewn hilltops. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some eagles, especially those that nest in sea coast, may not migrate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Southward currents prevail near the sea coast, especially in the winter monsoon period. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The cliff formations are the result of erosion along the sea coast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The people of the sea coast get along well with the merchants in the land. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The habitat consists of a salt marsh by the sea coast. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It is totally unfaded glamour — something of a find on this stretch of coast. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The terrain along this stretch of coast is constantly changing, and you should be careful not to become trapped by the sea at high tide. Times, Sunday Times (2015) On this stretch of coast there was no pier or funfair or penny arcade. LOOKING FOR THE SPARK Translations: Chinese: 海岸, 惯性滑行车辆的 Japanese: 沿岸, 惰性で進む |
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