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reefs

/riːfs/

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noun

暗礁，礁石。

A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.

Examples :

"Divers explored the colorful reefs teeming with fish just off the coast. "

潜水员们探索了近海处色彩斑斓、鱼类繁多的暗礁。

geography ocean environment nature geology biology

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noun

矿脉，矿床

A large vein of auriferous quartz; hence, any body of rock yielding valuable ore.

Examples :

"The old miners believed the richest gold was hidden deep within the quartz reefs of the mountain. "

老矿工们相信，最丰富的金子隐藏在山中石英矿脉的深处。

geology mineral

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noun

缩帆部，缩帆。

A portion of a sail rolled and tied down to lessen the area exposed in a high wind.

Examples :

"During the sudden squall, the experienced sailor quickly tied in the reefs to reduce the sail area and maintain control of the boat. "

在突如其来的飑风中，经验丰富的船员迅速地收紧了缩帆部，以减小帆的面积，从而保持对船的控制。

nautical sailing

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noun

暗礁，礁石。

Examples :

"The sailor quickly tied the two ropes together with a pair of reefs. "

水手迅速地用两个平结将两根绳子系在了一起。

nautical sailing

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verb

收帆, 缩帆。

To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.

Examples :

"The sailors had to reef the sails as the wind grew stronger, making the boat more stable. "

随着风力逐渐增强，水手们不得不收帆，这样船才能更加稳定。

nautical sailing technical

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verb

收紧缰绳，猛拉缰绳

To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding.

Examples :

"The nervous rider reefs on the reins, trying to control the horse's sudden burst of speed. "

紧张的骑手猛拉缰绳，试图控制马匹突然爆发的速度。

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verb

缩帆，收帆。

(of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply.

Examples :

"Reef the paddles."

把桨板收起来。

nautical sailing technology machine

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noun

疹子，皮疹

The itch; any eruptive skin disorder.

Examples :

"After working in the garden, she developed reefs on her arms from an allergic reaction to the plants. "

在花园里干完活后，她因为对植物过敏，手臂上起了疹子。

medicine disease body appearance

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noun

头皮屑，头屑。

Examples :

""He brushed his dark jacket because it was covered in reefs after scratching his head." "

他挠完头后，深色外套上落满了头皮屑，所以他掸了掸。

body appearance medicine