| 单词 | lagoon |
| 释义 | lagoon (once / 1226 pages) n If you are snorkeling off the coast of Florida in water cut off from the main ocean, you are likely in a lagoon — a body of water separated from the main ocean. If you’re familiar with the 60s TV show “Gilligan’s Island,” you probably already know what a lagoon is. Much of the show’s action took place at the lagoon, where the lovable castaways spent their time hanging around and planning how to be rescued. A lagoon is a good place for castaways to congregate because it’s shallow and separated from the ocean by a natural barrier, which means it’s protected from the rough waters of the ocean and offers easier access for swimming and fishing. If you’re ever stranded on a deserted island, you too would probably choose to spend your time at the lagoon, staring into the distance and watching for approaching ships. WORD FAMILYlagoon: lagoons USAGE EXAMPLESAnother plant with lagoons to break down waste in nearby Morne-a-Cabrit is operating below capacity. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) In the shadows, the dunes separate the lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean. BBC(Dec 24, 2016) China claims nearly all of the sea and is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons. Washington Times(Dec 24, 2016) n a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral Syn|Hypo|Hyper laguna, lagune liman a long narrow lagoon near the mouth of a river lake a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land |
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