lagoon
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/ləˈɡuːn/
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/ləˈɡuːn/
A body of salt water that is connected to the sea but separated by a natural barrier like a reef or sand.
The lagoon was a popular spot for tourists to swim and snorkel.
这个泻湖是游客游泳和浮潜的热门地点。
A small body of fresh water that is close to a lake or river.
We loved to go swimming in the lagoon near the river.
我们喜欢在河边的泻湖游泳。
An artificial basin used to hold waste water before it is treated at a sewage plant.
The sewage plant used a series of lagoons to treat the wastewater.
污水处理厂使用一系列泻湖来处理废水。