coaster
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/ˈkəʊstər/
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/ˈkəʊstə(r)/
A small, flat object placed under a glass to protect the surface of a table.
She grabbed a coaster from the drawer and put it under her drink to prevent a water ring.
她从抽屉里拿出一个杯垫,把它放在饮料下面,以防止水印。
A ship that travels along a coast, making stops at different ports.
The coastal trade was booming, and the coasters were busy shuttling goods between ports.
沿海贸易正在蓬勃发展,近海船只正忙于在港口之间运输货物。