| 释义 |
nearshore, a.|ˈnɪəʃɔə(r)|
[near a. + shore n.1]
Situated or occurring (relatively) close to a shore; pertaining to or involving the study of such a zone.
1896B. Willis in U.S. Geol. Survey Geol. Folio xxxiii. 2/2 This formation..represents the near-shore, muddier sediment of those times. 1936Rep. Comm. Sedimentation (Nat. Research Council) 3 The main subjects that are contemplated are (1) relation of oceanography to sedimentation, including both physical and biological oceanography, (2) pelagic deposits, (3) inland sea deposits, (4) near-shore deposits, [etc.]. 1957Gloss. Geol. (Amer. Geol. Inst.) 196/1 Nearshore zone, in beach terminology an indefinite zone extending seaward from the shore line somewhat beyond the breaker zone. It defines the area of nearshore currents. 1966R. W. Fairbridge Encycl. Oceanogr. 614/1 Nearshore oceanography may be taken to include the study of all aspects of the area lying between the backshore zone and the outer edge of the continental shelf. 1973Nature 6 Apr. 393/1 The Galana Boi beds..range from coarse-grained fluvial deposits to fine-grained near-shore lacustrine silts. 1974Ibid. 15 Feb. 452/1 Deposition in a shallow, nearshore marine environment. |