river
名詞
定義 river 名詞
- A1Countable(可數名詞)
A naturally occurring, wide flow of fresh water that travels across land and empties into a sea, lake, or another river.
河流；江河
They traveled down the river by boat.
他們乘船順流而下。
This river serves as a vital water source for the region.
這條河流是該地區的重要水源。
We enjoyed a picnic by the riverbank.
我們在河邊享受野餐。
- A1Countable(可數名詞)written abbreviation(書面縮寫)
Used before or after the name of a specific river.
（通常用於河流名稱之前，有時位於河流名稱之後）河
The Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world.
亞馬遜河是世界上最長的河流之一。
We are planning a rafting trip on the Colorado River.
我們計劃在科羅拉多河上進行漂流。
The city is located on the banks of the River Thames.
這座城市位於泰晤士河畔。
片語 river 名詞
- up (the) river
Moving or traveling in the opposite direction to a river's current.
逆流而上
• They decided to row up the river to explore its source.
他們決定划船逆流而上，探索河流的源頭。
- down (the) river
Moving or situated in the direction of a river's current; towards the lower part of a river.
顯流而下
• They paddled their canoes down the river.
他們划著獨木舟順流而下。
成語
- rivers of something
A large quantity of a liquid, often flowing like a river.
（液體）大量的，成河的。
• After a long day at work, rivers of sweat were running down his body.
經過一整天的工作後，汗水如河流般從他身上流下來。