| 单词 | fjord |
| 释义 | fjord (once / 6701 pages) n A fjord is a long, narrow strip of sea that falls between tall cliffs. If you’re traveling in Norway you might be amazed by the rocky cliffs surrounding the deep water of a fjord. A fjord is formed when a slow moving glacier carves out a valley in the earth that then becomes flooded by ocean water. Tall cliffs surrounding a narrow band of water make fjords look very dramatic. Fjords are common in countries like Norway, Iceland, and Greenland. The word fjord gets its looks from its Norwegian origins. Pronounce this funny looking word with a long “e” sound and the accent on the first syllable: “FEE-ord.” WORD FAMILYfjord: fjords USAGE EXAMPLESShe also predicts a growth in tourism with ships entering newly ice-free fjords. The Guardian(Dec 23, 2016) We decided to visit the dolphin-dense fjords of Khasab, the peninsula’s port, three hours and two border crossings away by car. New York Times(Nov 22, 2016) Norwegians came to Kitsap Peninsula because it reminded them of fjord country. Seattle Times(Nov 17, 2016) n a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway Syn|Exp|Hyper fiord Trondheim Fiord a long narrow inlet of the Norwegian Sea inlet, recess an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands) |
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