reef
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/riːf/
🇬🇧
/riːf/
noun
R
A ridge of rocks, sand, or coral just under the sea surface.
The ship carefully navigated around the reef to avoid damage.
船只小心翼翼地绕过暗礁以避免损坏。
R
A part of a sail that can be adjusted for wind conditions.
The sailor reefed the sail to prevent the boat from capsizing in the storm.
水手收帆以防止船只在风暴中翻覆。
verb
R
To partially roll or tie a sail to reduce its size.
The crew reefed the sails as the wind began to pick up.
随着风势加大，船员们收帆。
translation
礁石, 帆
收帆
词形变化
3rd Present
reefs
Past
reefed
Perfect
reefed
Progressive
reefing
Plural
reefs