Coastal Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

coastal

adjective

快速理解

What does "Coastal" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Coastal"?

形容與海岸或近海區域相關的事物。

  1. 1

    地理區域

    EN: relating to the land near a coast

    翻譯: 指與海岸相鄰的陸地區域。

  2. 2

    海洋環境

    EN: relating to the sea area near the shore

    翻譯: 指靠近岸邊的海域環境。

  3. 3

    地形或景觀

    EN: having features typical of a coast

    翻譯: 指具有海岸典型特徵的地形或景觀。

  4. 4

    活動或產業

    EN: involving activities or industries based near the coast

    翻譯: 指在海岸附近進行的活動或相關產業。

小提醒:「coastal」專指與海岸「相關」的,而非泛指「海邊的」感覺。例如「coastal city」是「沿海城市」,強調其地理屬性,而非「海濱城市」的休閒意象。

發音(How to Pronounce "Coastal" in English

How to pronounce "Coastal" in English?"Coastal" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Coastal" from YouTube Videos

Thousands evacuated as super typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in Philippines | BBC News

BBC News

As of now we have a super typhoon, Nando, with international name of Ragasa, at around the coastal waters of the northernmost islands of the Philippines.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Coastal"?How does "Coastal" change by context?

1. relating to or located near a coast

與海岸有關的;位於海岸附近的

The coastal town is famous for its fresh seafood.

這個沿海城鎮以其新鮮的海鮮聞名。

We took a drive along the coastal highway.

我們沿著海岸公路開車兜風。

2. of or relating to the area where the land meets the sea, often used to describe features or processes

屬於或關於陸地與海洋交界區域的,常用於描述地貌或過程

Coastal erosion is a serious problem for many communities.

海岸侵蝕對許多社區來說是個嚴重的問題。

The study focuses on coastal ecosystems and their protection.

這項研究聚焦於海岸生態系統及其保護。

3. situated on or providing access to the coast

坐落於海岸的;提供通往海岸通道的

The country has several important coastal ports for international trade.

該國擁有好幾個重要的沿海港口用於國際貿易。

They bought a house with stunning coastal views.

他們買了一棟擁有絕美海景的房子。

4. characteristic of or influenced by the coast

具有海岸特色的;受海岸影響的

The region has a mild, coastal climate.

該地區氣候溫和,屬於海洋性氣候。

Coastal cultures often have a strong connection to the sea.

沿海文化通常與海洋有緊密的連結。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Coastal"?How to make natural sentences with "Coastal"?
PatternMeaningExample
coastal + noun沿海的…The coastal town is famous for its seafood. (這個沿海小鎮以其海鮮聞名。)
coastal + area/region/zone沿海地區The government is investing in coastal protection. (政府正在投資沿海地區的保護。)
coastal + waters沿海水域Fishing is restricted in these coastal waters. (這些沿海水域的捕魚活動受到限制。)
coastal + climate/weather沿海氣候The coastal climate is usually more moderate. (沿海氣候通常較為溫和。)
coastal + erosion/defence海岸侵蝕/防禦Coastal erosion is a serious problem here. (海岸侵蝕在這裡是個嚴重的問題。)
coastal + city/village沿海城市/村莊It's a beautiful coastal city. (那是一個美麗的沿海城市。)

用法說明

How is "Coastal" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Coastal"?

coastal 與 coastal area/region 的用法

  • coastal 作為形容詞,通常直接修飾名詞,表示「沿海的、海岸的」。
  • coastal areacoastal region 是更完整、具體的名詞片語,指「沿海地區」。單獨使用 coastal 作名詞較不常見。
  • 在正式或學術寫作中,使用 coastal zonecoastal waters 等特定術語更為精確。 EN: The coastal scenery is breathtaking. 翻譯: 沿海的景色令人嘆為觀止。

EN:We studied the ecosystem of the coastal region.

翻譯:我們研究了該沿海地區的生態系統。

總結建議

建議將 coastal 視為形容詞,其後直接加上名詞使用,若需指稱區域,使用 coastal area/region 更為清晰。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Coastal" and similar words?How to choose "Coastal" vs alternatives?

coastal vs marine

「coastal」專指與海岸線相鄰的陸地或水域區域;「marine」則泛指與海洋相關的一切事物,範圍更廣。

coastal vs littoral

「coastal」是日常用語,泛指沿海地區;「littoral」是專業術語,特指潮間帶或海岸帶的特定生態區域。

coastal vs seaside

「coastal」是客觀描述地理位置的形容詞;「seaside」常作為名詞,帶有休閒、度假的聯想。

口語用法

How is "Coastal" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Coastal"?

引述

在對話中,人們有時會引述或重複他人對某個地點的描述,此時 "coastal" 常用來簡潔地概括其特質。 EN: So you're saying it's a coastal town with great seafood? 翻譯: 所以你是說那是個海鮮很棒的海濱小鎮?

EN:Everyone kept calling it a "coastal paradise," and they weren't wrong.

翻譯:大家一直稱它為「海岸天堂」,他們說得沒錯。

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,"coastal" 可與其他詞彙結合,用來強調生活方式、氛圍或景觀的獨特性。 EN: We're going for that full coastal living vibe—relaxed and by the water. 翻譯: 我們追求的是那種完整的海岸生活氛圍——悠閒又臨水。

EN:The restaurant has a really nice coastal feel to it, very airy and bright.

翻譯:那間餐廳有一種很棒的海岸感覺,非常通風明亮。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或描述時,"coastal" 可能作為一個描述性片段出現,用來填補停頓,並逐步構建畫面。 EN: The area we visited was... coastal, you know, with lots of cliffs and ocean views. 翻譯: 我們去的那個區域是... 沿海的,你知道,有很多懸崖和海景。

EN:It's more of a... coastal community, not a big city at all.

翻譯:它更像是一個... 沿海社區,完全不是大城市。

注意:以上用法常見於口語或非正式書寫(如社交媒體、個人部落格)。在正式學術、商業或新聞寫作中,應使用更精確、完整的描述來替代這些口語化的表達方式。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Coastal"?What fixed phrases with "Coastal" should I remember?

coastal area

coastal + noun

沿海地區

coastal city

coastal + noun

沿海城市

coastal waters

coastal + noun

沿海水域

coastal erosion

coastal + noun

海岸侵蝕

coastal defence

coastal + noun

海岸防禦

coastal community

coastal + noun

沿海社區

coastal plain

coastal + noun

海岸平原

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Coastal"?Which "Coastal" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We visited a coast city.

We visited a coastal city.

「coast」是名詞,指海岸線本身。修飾名詞(如 city, area, road)時,應使用形容詞「coastal」。

×The hotel is very coastal.

The hotel is right on the coast. / The hotel has a coastal location.

「coastal」是描述性形容詞,通常不與「very」等程度副詞連用來表示「非常靠近海岸」。應改用更具體的描述或使用「coastal」直接修飾名詞(如 location, view)。

×coastal of Taiwan

the coast of Taiwan / Taiwan's coast / coastal areas of Taiwan

「coastal」是形容詞,不能直接與「of」搭配來表示「...的海岸」。應使用名詞「coast」或使用「coastal」修飾後面的名詞(如 areas, regions)。

×a coast area

a coastal area

這是常見的拼寫/形式錯誤。即使語意正確,也必須使用形容詞形式「coastal」來修飾名詞「area」。

×I like the coastal.

I like the coast. / I like coastal areas.

「coastal」是形容詞,不能單獨作為名詞使用。必須在其後加上名詞(如 areas, scenery),或直接使用名詞「coast」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Coastal"?What are tense/participle forms of "Coastal"?