单词 | coastguard |
释义 | coastguard (koʊstgɑːʳd ) Word forms: coastguards regional note: in AM, usually use Coast Guard 1. countable noun A coastguard is an official who watches the sea near a coast in order to get help for sailors when they need it and to stop illegal activities. [mainly British] The coastguard is the organization to which coastguards belong. [British] The survivors were lifted off by two helicopters from the Coastguard. 2. countable noun The Coast Guard is a part of a country's military forces and is responsible for protecting the coast, carrying out rescues, and doing police work along the coast. [US] The U.S. Coast Guard says it rescued more than 100 Haitian refugees. A Coast Guard is a member of the coastguard. [US] The boat was intercepted by U.S. Coast Guards. Translations: Chinese: 海岸警卫队 Japanese: 沿岸警備隊 |
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