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

coast

2 of 2

verb

coasted; coasting; coasts

transitive verb

obsolete : to move along or past the side of : skirt

: to sail along the shore of

intransitive verb

archaic : to travel on land along a coast or along or past the side of something

: to sail along the shore

: to slide, run, or glide downhill by the force of gravity

: to move along without or as if without further application of propulsive power (as by momentum or gravity)

: to proceed easily without special application of effort or concern

coasted through school

—often used with on

a company coasting on its good reputation

Example Sentences

Noun He lives on the coast. He's flying out to the Coast tomorrow. Verb The car coasted to a stop. The airplane coasted down the runway. The children coasted on sleds down the snowy hill. They came coasting down the hill on bicycles. After taking a big lead, the team coasted to victory. He was accused of trying to coast through school. She decided she could coast along without a job for the next few months. The company is coasting on its good reputation. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

It was commissioned by a Hellenistic Greek-speaking king for his capital near the western coast of what is now Turkey.

David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 The storm already brought record rainfall throughout the county on Friday, with around a half inch near the coast and nearly two inches in some mountain areas.

Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 The third system was near the coast of Africa on Friday and is expected to move into the eastern Atlantic early next week.

Leigh Morgan, al, 9 Sep. 2022 This hike provides a unique opportunity to experience Florida scrub habitat near the Atlantic coast.

Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Consider the Lake Mendocino area, 100 miles north of San Francisco near the coast.

F. Martin Ralph, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2022 The oil spill began on Saturday morning, when a 49-foot fishing vessel sank near the coast of San Juan Island, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2022 And warming waters near the coast of Santa Cruz brewed the perfect environment for a shark nursery.

Melissa Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 In general, fire risk has been high in the Sierra, its foothills and inland Northern California, and lower in the Bay Area and near the coast — but that could change.

Hannah Hagemann, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 July 2022

Verb

Whereas months ago, Republicans had hoped to coast into majorities by hammering the cost-of-living crisis, that’s gotten more difficult as prices have dropped.

Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 24 Aug. 2022 At the party congress, Xi Jinping, the country’s leader, is expected to coast to another five-year term, further cementing his grip on power.

New York Times, 14 July 2022 The plan was to start fast and grab the lead, use Ruggles to coast and control the race and have Taylor bring it home.

J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 4 June 2022 Putin likely expected his military would secure a quick victory, then Russia would coast over a wave of sanctions by exploiting divisions in the West, investors' greed and support from other autocrats.

Frida Ghitis, CNN, 1 Mar. 2022 Padilla, who was appointed by Newsom just over two years ago, is expected to coast through the November election.

Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 There are other animals without wings that can coast safely through the air.

New York Times, 26 May 2022 Herschel Walker, a former football star, is expected to coast through the GOP primary next week to set up a face-off with Warnock in November’s general election.

Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 18 May 2022 Jones is trying to coast in calm waters, yet there’s always some stress that comes with even a modicum of good fortune.

Brooklyn White, Essence, 13 May 2022 See More

单词	coastal
释义	coast 1 of 2 noun ˈkōst 1 : the land near a shore : seashore 2 obsolete : border, frontier 3 a : a hill or slope suited to coasting b : a slide down a slope (as on a sled) 4 often capitalized : the Pacific coast of the U.S. 5 : the immediate area of view —used in the phrase the coast is clear coastal ˈkō-stᵊl adjective coastwise ˈkōst-ˌwīz adverb or adjective coast 2 of 2 verb coasted; coasting; coasts transitive verb 1 obsolete : to move along or past the side of : skirt 2 : to sail along the shore of intransitive verb 1 a archaic : to travel on land along a coast or along or past the side of something b : to sail along the shore 2 a : to slide, run, or glide downhill by the force of gravity b : to move along without or as if without further application of propulsive power (as by momentum or gravity) c : to proceed easily without special application of effort or concern coasted through school —often used with on a company coasting on its good reputation Phrases from coast to coast : across an entire nation or continent Synonyms Verb bowl breeze brush cruise drift flow glide roll sail skim slide slip stream sweep whisk See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He lives on the coast. He's flying out to the Coast tomorrow. Verb The car coasted to a stop. The airplane coasted down the runway. The children coasted on sleds down the snowy hill. They came coasting down the hill on bicycles. After taking a big lead, the team coasted to victory. He was accused of trying to coast through school. She decided she could coast along without a job for the next few months. The company is coasting on its good reputation. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun It was commissioned by a Hellenistic Greek-speaking king for his capital near the western coast of what is now Turkey. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 The storm already brought record rainfall throughout the county on Friday, with around a half inch near the coast and nearly two inches in some mountain areas. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 The third system was near the coast of Africa on Friday and is expected to move into the eastern Atlantic early next week. Leigh Morgan, al, 9 Sep. 2022 This hike provides a unique opportunity to experience Florida scrub habitat near the Atlantic coast. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Consider the Lake Mendocino area, 100 miles north of San Francisco near the coast. F. Martin Ralph, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2022 The oil spill began on Saturday morning, when a 49-foot fishing vessel sank near the coast of San Juan Island, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2022 And warming waters near the coast of Santa Cruz brewed the perfect environment for a shark nursery. Melissa Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 In general, fire risk has been high in the Sierra, its foothills and inland Northern California, and lower in the Bay Area and near the coast — but that could change. Hannah Hagemann, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 July 2022 Verb Whereas months ago, Republicans had hoped to coast into majorities by hammering the cost-of-living crisis, that’s gotten more difficult as prices have dropped. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 24 Aug. 2022 At the party congress, Xi Jinping, the country’s leader, is expected to coast to another five-year term, further cementing his grip on power. New York Times, 14 July 2022 The plan was to start fast and grab the lead, use Ruggles to coast and control the race and have Taylor bring it home. J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 4 June 2022 Putin likely expected his military would secure a quick victory, then Russia would coast over a wave of sanctions by exploiting divisions in the West, investors' greed and support from other autocrats. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 1 Mar. 2022 Padilla, who was appointed by Newsom just over two years ago, is expected to coast through the November election. Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 There are other animals without wings that can coast safely through the air. New York Times, 26 May 2022 Herschel Walker, a former football star, is expected to coast through the GOP primary next week to set up a face-off with Warnock in November’s general election. Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 18 May 2022 Jones is trying to coast in calm waters, yet there’s always some stress that comes with even a modicum of good fortune. Brooklyn White, Essence, 13 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English cost, from Anglo-French coste, from Latin costa rib, side; akin to Old Church Slavonic kostĭ bone First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing coast coast guard gold coast coast redwood the coast is clear master chief petty officer of the coast guard coast-to-coast from coast to coast coast guard gold coast coast redwood the coast is clear master chief petty officer of the coast guard coast-to-coast from coast to coast See More Kids Definition coast 1 of 2 noun ˈkōst : the land near a shore coast 2 of 2 verb coasted; coasting 1 : to move downhill by the force of gravity 2 : to sail close to shore along a coast coastal adjective as in offshore of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore in the summer, coastal traffic is significantly increased by pods of weekend yachtsmen Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance offshore littoral seaside inshore nearshore shoreside waterside beachside alongshore Antonyms & Near Antonyms oceanic deepwater blue-water
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