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reef

/ˈriːf/ American
Picture: reef
  • n. 暗礁, 礁
  • v. 缩帆
Definition
  • n. a ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the sea
  • v. to shorten a sail by rolling up part of it
Example
Colorful fish swam around the coral reef near the shore.
色彩斑斓的鱼儿在岸边的珊瑚礁周围游来游去。