英语词汇“coast”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense coasts, present participle coasting, past tense, past participle coasted

1. countable noun [oft adjective NOUN]

The coast is an area of land that is next to the sea.

Campsites are usually situated along the coast, close to beaches.

...the west coast of Scotland. [+ of]

Synonyms: shore, border, beach, strand More Synonyms of coast

2. verb

If a vehicle coasts somewhere, it continues to move there with the motor switched off, or without being pushed or pedalled.

I switched off the engine and coasted round the corner. [VERB preposition/adverb]

They picked up momentum, then slipped into neutral and coasted quietly down the slope. [VERB preposition/adverb]

[Also VERB]

Synonyms: cruise, sail, drift, taxi More Synonyms of coast

3. verb

If a person or a team is coasting, they are doing something easily, especially winning a competition.

Villa coasted to a win which earned them a third successive league victory. [VERB to noun]

The company was coasting on the enormous success of its early products. [VERB]

[Also V adv]

4. verb

If you say that someone is coasting, you are emphasizing that they are not putting enough effort into what they are doing.

[emphasis]

Charles was coasting at school and I should have told him to work harder. [VERB]

[Also VERB preposition]

Coast along means the same as coast.

Matthew had no drive. He coasted along on his good looks. [VERB PARTICLE]

See the coast is clear

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单词	coast
释义	Trends of coast View usage for: coast (koʊst) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense coasts, present participle coasting, past tense, past participle coasted 1. countable noun [oft adjective NOUN] The coast is an area of land that is next to the sea. Campsites are usually situated along the coast, close to beaches. ...the west coast of Scotland. [+ of] Synonyms: shore, border, beach, strand More Synonyms of coast 2. verb If a vehicle coasts somewhere, it continues to move there with the motor switched off, or without being pushed or pedalled. I switched off the engine and coasted round the corner. [VERB preposition/adverb] They picked up momentum, then slipped into neutral and coasted quietly down the slope. [VERB preposition/adverb] [Also VERB] Synonyms: cruise, sail, drift, taxi More Synonyms of coast 3. verb If a person or a team is coasting, they are doing something easily, especially winning a competition. Villa coasted to a win which earned them a third successive league victory. [VERB to noun] The company was coasting on the enormous success of its early products. [VERB] [Also V adv] 4. verb If you say that someone is coasting, you are emphasizing that they are not putting enough effort into what they are doing. [emphasis] Charles was coasting at school and I should have told him to work harder. [VERB] [Also VERB preposition] Coast along means the same as coast. Matthew had no drive. He coasted along on his good looks. [VERB PARTICLE] 5. See the coast is clear coast in British English (kəʊst) noun 1. a. the line or zone where the land meets the sea or some other large expanse of water b. (in combination) coastland ▶ Related adjective: littoral 2. British the seaside 3. US a. a slope down which a sledge may slide b. the act or an instance of sliding down a slope 4. obsolete borderland or frontier 5. the coast is clear verb 6. to move or cause to move by momentum or force of gravity 7. (intransitive) to proceed without great effort to coast to victory 8. to sail along (a coast) Derived forms coastal (ˈcoastal) adjective coastally (ˈcoastally) adverb Word origin C13: from Old French coste coast, slope, from Latin costa side, rib coast in American English (koʊst) noun 1. land alongside the sea; seashore 2. Obsolete frontier; borderland 3. US an incline down which a slide is taken 4. US a slide or ride, as on a sled going down an incline by the force of gravity verb intransitive 5. to sail near or along a coast, esp. from port to port 6. US to go down an incline, as on a sled 7. US to continue in motion on momentum or by the force of gravity after propelling power has stopped 8. US to continue without serious effort, letting one's past efforts carry one along verb transitive 9. to sail along or near the coast of SIMILAR WORDS: shore Idioms: the Coast the coast is clear Word origin ME coste, coast < OFr, a rib, hill, shore, coast < L costa, a rib, side; (sense 3) < CdnFr, hillside, slope More idioms containing coast the coast is clear Image of coast © Martin M303, Shutterstock Examples of 'coast' in a sentence coast Many single birds are also present now in harbours along the south coast. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Early mist and low cloud may plague some southwestern coasts but should clear inland fairly readily. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Right along beach or coast road. Times, Sunday Times (2017) There are shops and restaurants within walking distance, and a pretty path winds along the coast to the port and more beaches. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Or, you can go out and come in again, once the coast is clear. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The existing free trade zone lies in the northeast of Antigua, close to the coast and airport. Times, Sunday Times (2016) As a result, they’ve been around and growing for more than 10 million years on the west coast. Smithsonian Mag (2017) They have been arriving in considerable numbers in recent days, mostly along the east coast, but are already spreading westward. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There are simply too many failing and coasting schools. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The lie of the land on the coast can be deceptive. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Performing the stunt so close to the coast may have contributed to any misjudgment over altitude. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He now spends his spare time sailing the west coast. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The coast line on this side of the bay softened as our journey progressed. Edward Beauclerk Maurice THE LAST OF THE GENTLEMEN ADVENTURERS: Coming of Age in the Arctic (2004) The five bedrooms all have balconies with dazzling views of the sea and coast. Times, Sunday Times (2012) We simply had a week on the coast with close friends. Leo McKinstry Sir Alf: A Major Reappraisal of the Life and Times of England's Greatest FootballManager (2006) Do any lines run voyages along the coast? Times, Sunday Times (2013) The study found that the most common factor in such coasting schools was weak or inconsistent teaching. Times, Sunday Times (2011) From the north coast the land rises gradually to the highest parts of the island. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Homes on the coast may benefit from viewings when the sunset is at its most striking. Times, Sunday Times (2014) So the coast was clear for him. The Sun (2015) Crowds lined the coast to watch the three towers of flame light up the early morning sky. The Sun (2014) The dining room and an enormous terrace are elegant and with unbeatable sea and coast views. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Six tons of rock and earth from Svalbard to be towed round the southwest coast. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It can be found almost anywhere, from woodland to coast and urban areas. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The expedition that sailed for the coast of Malaga has not been successful. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Spain plans to build more than 20 plants on its parched southern coast in the next few years. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Staff hope to release him in the sea off the west coast of Africa to complete his migration next spring. Times, Sunday Times (2006) A game will be moved to the east coast for next season if it can be organised in time. Times, Sunday Times (2014) With no party coasting to victory, the manifesto launches are the best chance left in the diary to try to win over voters. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He went on to putt beautifully when coasting to victory at the Honda Classic. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In other languages coast British English: coast /kəʊst/ NOUN The coast is an area of land next to the sea. We stayed at a camp site on the coast. American English: coast Arabic: سَاحِل Brazilian Portuguese: litoral Chinese: 海岸 Croatian: obala Czech: pobřeží Danish: kyst Dutch: kust European Spanish: costa Finnish: rannikko maantieteellinen French: côte mer German: Küste Greek: ακτή Italian: costa Japanese: 沿岸 Korean: 해안 Norwegian: kyst Polish: wybrzeże European Portuguese: litoral Romanian: coastă Russian: побережье Latin American Spanish: costa Swedish: kust Thai: ชายฝั่ง Turkish: kıyı Ukrainian: берег Vietnamese: bờ biển British English: coast VERB If a vehicle coasts somewhere, it continues to move there with the motor switched off, or without being pushed or pedalled. I switched off the engine and coasted round the corner. American English: coast Brazilian Portuguese: ir em ponto morto Chinese: 惯性滑行车辆的 European Spanish: ir en punto muerto French: rouler en roue libreN German: dahinrollen Italian: scendere a ruota libera Japanese: 惰性で進む Korean: 관성의 힘으로 달리다 European Portuguese: ir em ponto morto Latin American Spanish: ir en punto muerto All related terms of 'coast' the Coast in the U.S., the Pacific coast Caird Coast a region of Antarctica : a part of Coats Land on the SE coast of the Weddell Sea; now included in the British Antarctic Territory ( claim suspended under the Antarctic Treaty of 1959) coast guard a governmental force employed to defend a nation's coasts , prevent smuggling , aid vessels in distress , maintain lighthouses , etc. Gold Coast a city comprising a line of beach resorts in E Australia , extending for over 30 km (20 miles) along the SE coast of Queensland and the NE coast of New South Wales . Pop: 527 828 (2010) Ivory Coast country in WC Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea , west of Ghana : formerly a French territory , it became independent in 1960: 123,855 sq mi (320,783 sq km); pop. 10,813,000; cap . Yamoussoukro Slave Coast the coast of W Africa between the Volta River and Mount Cameroon , chiefly along the Bight of Benin : the main source of African slaves (16th–19th centuries) coast-to-coast extending, going , or operating from one coast of the U.S. to the other Adélie Coast a part of Antarctica , between Wilkes Land and George V Land: the mainland section of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands ( claim suspended under the Antarctic Treaty ) Barbary Coast coastal region of N Africa, extending from Egypt to the Atlantic, inhabited chiefly by Berbers and once (until early 19th cent .) dominated by pirates Coast Ranges series of mountain ranges along the W coast of North America, extending from Alas. to Baja California : highest peak , Mt. Logan Coast Salish (in Canada ) a division of the peoples who speak Salish languages Malabar Coast a region along the SW coast of India, extending from Goa to Cape Comorin : includes most of Kerala state Murman Coast a coastal region of NW Russia, in the north of the Kola Peninsula within the Arctic Circle , but ice-free Trucial Coast a group of seven emirates in SW Asia, on the Persian Gulf : consists of Abu Dhabi, Dubai , Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Qaiwain, Ras el Khaimah, and Fujairah; a former British protectorate ; became fully independent in 1971; consists mostly of flat desert , with mountains in the east; rich petroleum resources . Official language: Arabic . Official religion: Muslim . Currency: dirham . Capital: Abu Dhabi. Pop: 9 400 145 (2017 est). Area: 83 600 sq km (32 300 sq miles) Coast Mountains a mountain range in Canada , on the Pacific coast of British Columbia . Highest peak : Mount Waddington, 4016 m (13 176 ft) Mosquito Coast region on the Caribbean coast of Honduras & Nicaragua Coromandel Coast the SE coast of India , along the Bay of Bengal , extending from Point Calimere to the mouth of the Krishna River Coast of Labrador a large peninsula of NE Canada, on the Atlantic, the Gulf of St Lawrence , Hudson Strait , and Hudson Bay : contains most of Quebec and the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador ; geologically part of the Canadian Shield . Area: 1 619 000 sq km (625 000 sq miles) east coast fever a disease of cattle , endemic in east and central Africa, caused by a parasite , Theileria parva, that is carried by ticks the Barbary Coast a historic name for the Mediterranean coast of North Africa: a centre of piracy against European shipping from the 16th to the 19th centuries the Ivory Coast a republic in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea : Portuguese trading for ivory and slaves began in the 16th century; made a French protectorate in 1842 and became independent in 1960; major producer of coffee and cocoa . Official language: French. Religion: Muslim majority , Christian minority . Currency: franc . Capital: Yamoussoukro . Pop: 24 294 750 (2017 est). Area: 319 820 sq km (123 483 sq miles) West Coast jazz a type of cool jazz displaying a soft intimate sound, regular rhythms , and a tendency to incorporate academic classical devices into jazz, such as fugue the coast is clear If you say that the coast is clear , you mean that there is nobody around to see you or catch you. cutter A cutter is a tool that you use for cutting through something. Labrador A labrador or labrador retriever is a type of large dog with short, thick black or gold hair . Labrador-Ungava a large peninsula of NE Canada, on the Atlantic, the Gulf of St Lawrence , Hudson Strait , and Hudson Bay : contains most of Quebec and the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador ; geologically part of the Canadian Shield . Area: 1 619 000 sq km (625 000 sq miles) Chinese translation of 'coast' coast (kəust) n (c) 海岸 (hǎi'àn) (个(個), gè) vi [car, bicycle] 滑行 (huáxíng) (in school, competition) 毫不费(費)力地进(進)行 (háo bù fèilì de jìnxíng) to coast to success/to a victory 轻(輕)松(鬆)取胜(勝) (qīngsōng qǔshèng) (noun) in the sense of shore Definition to move by momentum or force of gravity, without the use of power Camp sites are usually situated along the coast. Synonyms shore He made it to the shore after leaving the boat. border beach a beautiful sandy beach strand seaside I want to spend a few days at the seaside. coastline seaboard littoral (verb) in the sense of cruise I slipped into neutral gear and coasted down the slope. Synonyms cruise She wants to cruise the canals of France in a barge. sail We got into the lift and sailed to the top floor. drift We proceeded to drift along the river. taxi glide The royal ships glided past fjords and dramatic waterfalls. freewheel He freewheeled back down the hill. related words related adjective littoral Additional synonyms in the sense of beach Definition an area of sand or pebbles sloping down to the sea or a lake a beautiful sandy beach Synonyms shore, coast, sands, margin, strand, seaside, shingle, lakeside, water's edge, lido, foreshore, seashore, plage, littoral, sea (US) in the sense of drift Definition to be carried along by currents of air or water We proceeded to drift along the river. Synonyms float, go (aimlessly), bob, coast, slip, sail, slide, glide, meander, waft, be carried along, move gently in the sense of freewheel Definition to travel downhill on a bicycle without pedalling He freewheeled back down the hill. Synonyms coast, drift, glide, relax your efforts, rest on your oars, float Synonyms of 'coast' coast Explore 'coast' in the dictionary
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