ocean
noun
UK/ˈəʊ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˈoʊ.ʃᵊn/
Definitions of ocean noun
- A2Singular(单数)
a vast expanse of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface
广大的海域；大洋
Many unique species inhabit the deep parts of the ocean.
许多独特的物种栖息在海洋的深处。
Plastic waste poses a severe threat to marine life in the ocean.
塑料废弃物对海洋中的生物构成严重威胁。
Exploring the ocean is a vital area of research for scientists.
探索海洋是科学家们的重要研究领域。
- Countable(可数名词)
used when referring to one of the world's five major bodies of water
用于世界五大洋的名称
She plans to sail across the Atlantic Ocean.
她计划横渡大西洋。
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
太平洋是地球上最大的海洋。
The Indian Ocean has a long history of trade routes.
印度洋有着悠久的贸易路线历史。
Idioms
- oceans of something
An extremely large quantity or amount of something.
大量的
• She always needs oceans of coffee when she writes.
她写作时总是需要大量的咖啡。