ocean
含义: A very large area of sea; vast expanse of water
The ocean refers to the vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface. There are five main oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic. Figuratively, 'an ocean of' means a very large amount of something. Ocean conservation has become increasingly important due to pollution and climate change.
例句
- They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. 他们横渡了大西洋。Navegaron a través del Océano Atlántico.彼らは大西洋を横断しました。그들은 대서양을 횡단했습니다.
- The view from the cliff overlooked the endless ocean. 从悬崖上看去,无边无际的大海尽收眼底。La vista desde el acantilado daba al océano interminable.崖からの眺めは果てしない海を見渡していました。절벽에서 바라본 경치는 끝없는 바다가 펼쳐져 있었습니다.
- There's an ocean of difference between the two approaches. 这两种方法之间有天壤之别。Hay un océano de diferencia entre los dos enfoques.2つのアプローチの間には雲泥の差があります。두 가지 접근법 사이에는 천지 차이가 있습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old French 'ocean', from Latin 'oceanus', from Greek 'ōkeanos' (the great river surrounding the earth), originally the name of the Titan Oceanus who personified the world-encircling sea in Greek mythology.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Greek 'okeanos,' which in mythology was the great river surrounding the earth. The ancient Greeks believed this divine river encircled the flat earth.
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