Geography

高度

The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level.

飞机达到了海拔30,000英尺的巡航高度。

The explorer recorded the latitude of the new settlement.

经度, 子午线

Longitude measures how far east or west a point is from the Prime Meridian.

经度测量一个点距离本初子午线的东西方向有多远。

The stable had several bays among other colored horses.

分行, 分支机构

The bank opened a new branch in the city center to better serve its growing customer base.

该银行在市中心开设了一家新的分行，以更好地服务其不断增长的客户群。

清晰, 易懂

His instructions were clear, allowing everyone to follow them without confusion.

他的指示清楚，让每个人都能毫无困惑地遵循。

小海湾, 湾

The beach nestled within the cove offered calm waters for swimming.

位于小海湾内的海滩提供了平静的游泳水域。

火山口

The scientist studied the formation of the crater after the volcanic eruption.

科学家研究了火山喷发后火山口的形成。

存放, 放置

To secure the valuable artifact, the museum decided to deposit it in a high-security vault.

为了保护这件珍贵的文物，博物馆决定将其存放在一个高安全性的保险库中。

码头, 船坞

The ferry pulled into the dock to unload passengers and cargo.

渡轮停靠在码头，卸下乘客和货物。

河口, 江口

The estuary teemed with marine life, providing a vital habitat for many species.

河口充满了海洋生物，为许多物种提供了重要的栖息地。

流动, 流淌

The river flowed gently through the valley, carrying leaves downstream.

河流轻轻地流过山谷，带着树叶顺流而下。

海湾, 湾

The Persian Gulf was historically important for trade routes.

海湾波斯在历史上对贸易路线很重要。

地平线

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky.

太阳沉入地平线以下，在天空中投下温暖的光芒。

冰山, 浮冰

The Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean.

泰坦尼克号在北大西洋与冰山相撞后沉没。

顶峰, 山峰

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest after weeks of strenuous effort.

登山者在数周的艰苦努力后到达了珠穆朗玛峰的顶峰。

半岛, 几乎岛

The Iberian Peninsula is home to Spain and Portugal, surrounded by water on three sides.

伊比利亚半岛是西班牙和葡萄牙的所在地，三面环水。

简单, 朴素

The room was decorated in a plain style, with minimal furniture and neutral colors.

房间以朴素的风格装饰，家具极少，颜色中性。

高原, 台地

The Colorado Plateau is known for its stunning landscapes, including deep canyons and colorful rock formations.

科罗拉多高原以其令人惊叹的景观而闻名，包括深峡谷和多彩的岩层。

波兰人, 有波兰血统的人

As a proud Pole, she often shares stories about her family's traditions and heritage during holidays.

作为一个骄傲的波兰人，她经常在假期分享关于她家庭传统和遗产的故事。

池塘, 水池

The tranquil pond reflected the colors of the surrounding trees and sky, creating a picturesque scene.

宁静的池塘倒映着周围树木和天空的颜色，创造出一幅如画的景象。

山脉, 山岭

The Rocky Mountain range stretches from Canada down to New Mexico, offering breathtaking vistas and challenging climbs.

山脉落基山脉从加拿大延伸到新墨西哥，提供了令人叹为观止的景色和具有挑战性的攀登。

峡谷, 深谷

The ravine cut through the forest, its steep sides marked by erosion from the flowing creek at its base.

峡谷穿过森林，其陡峭的两侧被底部流动的小溪侵蚀所标记。

水库, 蓄水池

The city's reservoir, nestled in the hills, stores water from nearby rivers and supplies it to thousands of homes.

这座城市的水库，坐落在山丘之中，储存附近河流的水并供应给数千户家庭。

顶峰, 山顶

Climbers rejoiced upon reaching the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.

登山者们在到达地球最高点珠穆朗玛峰的顶峰时欢呼雀跃。

沼泽, 湿地

The swamp was teeming with diverse wildlife, from alligators to herons and turtles.

沼泽里充满了多样的野生动物，从鳄鱼到苍鹭和乌龟。

苔原, 冻原

The Arctic tundra is characterized by its cold, treeless landscape and permafrost, making it a harsh environment for plant and animal life.

北极苔原的特点是寒冷、无树的景观和永久冻土，使其成为动植物生命的恶劣环境。

侵蚀, 腐蚀

The river's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time.

河流的强流随着时间的推移侵蚀了河岸。

干旱的, 干燥的

The Sahara Desert is known for its arid climate, with vast expanses of sand and very little vegetation.

撒哈拉沙漠以其干旱的气候而闻名，沙地广阔，植被稀少。

The explorers crossed a barren stretching for miles.

沿海的, 海岸的

Coastal erosion is a natural process that reshapes shorelines over time.

海岸侵蚀是一种随着时间的推移重塑海岸线的自然过程。

肥沃的

She learned that some plants are more fertile in certain climates.

她了解到某些植物在某些气候下更肥沃。

内陆的, 远离海岸的

The inland regions experience hotter temperatures compared to coastal areas.

与沿海地区相比，内陆地区的气温更高。

离岸, 海上

Many species of fish can be found offshore in deeper waters.

许多种类的鱼可以在更深的水域近海找到。

海洋的

Marine mammals, such as dolphins and whales, are well-adapted to life in the ocean.

海洋哺乳动物，如海豚和鲸鱼，很好地适应了海洋生活。

邻居

I noticed my neighbor's mailbox was overflowing, so I let them know.

我注意到我邻居的邮箱溢出来了，所以我告诉他们了。

逆流而上, 向上游

They paddled upstream against the strong current to reach their favorite fishing spot.

他们逆流而上划桨，对抗强大的水流，到达了他们最喜欢的钓鱼点。