bay

noun

UK/beɪ/
US/beɪ/

Definitions of bay noun

coast(海岸)

  1. B1Countable(可数名词)

    A body of water, often an inlet of the sea, that is partially enclosed by land.

    海湾;湾

    • They sailed into a tranquil and picturesque bay.

      他们驶入了一个宁静而风景如画的海湾。

    • The San Francisco Bay is a bustling harbor with diverse ecosystems.

      旧金山湾是一个繁忙的港口,拥有丰富多样的生态系统。

    • The small town is nestled beside a secluded bay surrounded by towering cliffs.

      这个小镇坐落在被高耸悬崖环绕的隐蔽海湾旁。

space(空间)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A designated area or space that is partially enclosed or marked off for a specific purpose.

    区块;区域

    • The bus pulled into the designated bus bay.

      公交车驶入了指定的公交车停靠区。

    • The shopping center has ample parking bays for customers.

      购物中心为顾客提供了充足的停车位。

    • The factory's loading bay is always busy with trucks.

      工厂的装卸区总是有卡车忙碌着。

plant(植物)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    An evergreen tree or shrub whose leaves are used as a culinary herb.

    月桂树

    • She used a few bay leaves to flavor her soup.

      她用了几片月桂叶来为她的汤增添风味。

    • The aroma of bay leaves is one of the defining features of this dish.

      月桂叶的香气是这道菜的特色之一。

    • A lush bay tree grows in the yard.

      院子里长着一棵茂盛的月桂树。

animal(动物)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A horse with a reddish-brown coat.

    栗色的马。

    • The bay horse was very fast as it ran on the race track.

      那匹栗色的马在赛道上跑得非常快。

    • The farm had several bay horses grazing in the field.

      农场里有几匹栗色的马在田野里吃草。

    • Her favorite bay horse had won several competitions.

      她最喜欢的那匹栗色马赢得好几场比赛。

verb

UK/beɪ/
US/beɪ/

Definitions of bay verb

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    To make a prolonged, deep-throated cry, typically of a dog or wolf.

    嚎叫;嗥叫

    • The dog began to bay incessantly upon hearing noises outside.

      那只狗听到外面的声音后开始不停地吠叫。

    • In the quiet night, you could hear the wolves baying in the distance.

      在寂静的夜晚,你可以听到远处的狼在嚎叫。

    • Their dog was baying loudly at the moon.

      他们的狗对着月亮大声吠叫。

Idioms

  • bay for blood

    To demand that someone be hurt or punished, often in a loud and aggressive manner.

    喊着要亲手报仇,喊着要制裁谴责。

    After the scandal broke, the public was baying for blood from the officials involved.

    丑闻曝光后,公众强烈要求惩处相关官员。

  • at bay

    When an animal is at bay, it means it is cornered and unable to escape, typically before being caught or attacked.

    (动物)被逼入绝境,无路可逃。

    The deer was at bay, cornered by the hunting dogs at the edge of the cliff.

    那只鹿被逼入绝境,被猎犬逼到了悬崖边上。

  • hold/keep someone/something at bay

    To prevent someone or something undesirable from coming near or affecting one.

    防止、遏免(不快的人或事)

    Enhanced security measures help to keep potential threats at bay.

    加强的安全措施有助于将潜在威胁拒之门外。