coast
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++coast1 /kəʊst $ koʊst/ ●●● S3 W2 noun 1 DN[countable] the area where the land meets the sea 海岸，海滨；沿海地区 → coastalcoast of the west coast of Africa 非洲西海岸 We drove along the Pacific coast to Seattle. 我们沿着太平洋海岸驾车前往西雅图。on the coast I used to live in a small village on the coast (=on the land near the sea). 我以前住在一个滨海小村。off the coast a small island off the coast (=in the sea near the land) of Scotland 苏格兰近岸的一座小岛 the first European to cross Africa coast to coast 第一个横穿非洲的欧洲人 a deserted stretch of coast 空无一人的一段海岸2. the coast is clear informalSAFE if the coast is clear, it is safe for you to do something without being seen or caught 〔做某事〕没有危险，危险已经过去n COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + coast rockythe rocky coast of Mainerugged (=rough and uneven)There are sandy beaches in the west and a rugged coast in the east.the east/west/north/south coastWe stayed on the south coast of the island.the Atlantic/Pacific/Mediterranean etc coastthe Mediterranean coast of Spaincoast + NOUNa coast roadIn summer the coast road is very crowded.a coast pathThere were wonderful sea views from the coast path.the coast route (=the way that follows the coast)I’d prefer to take the coast route.verbsfollow the coast (=stay close to the coast)The path follows the coast.hug the coast (=follow it very closely)A small railway hugs the coast.phrasesa stretch of coast (=a long area of coast)The 13th century chapel lies on a spectacular stretch of coast.n THESAURUScoast noun [countable] the part of a country that is close to the seaThe hurricane struck Florida’s coast.St Andrew’s is on the east coast of Scotland.shore noun [countable, uncountable] the land along the edge of the sea or along the edge of a lakeThe children managed to swim to shore but their father was swept out to sea.Vevey is a pretty town on the shores of Lake Geneva.the seashore the land along the edge of the sea, especially where there is sand and rocksWaves were crashing onto the seashore.coastline noun [countable] the edge of the land next to the sea – used especially about a long length of land or the shape it makes, for example as seen from the airThe road follows the rugged coastline of northern France for nearly 100 miles.Environmentalists are concerned about possible damage to some of the most beautiful stretches of Welsh coastline.seaboard noun [countable] the part of a country that is close to the sea. Used mainly about very large countries such as the US or Australia: western/eastern etc seaboardAustralia’s eastern seaboard | Atlantic/Pacific etc seaboardthe Atlantic seaboard of the USthe seaside British English a place at the edge of the sea where people go for a holidayThe children love going to the seaside.by the sea British English, by the ocean American English on land next to the seaWe bought a small cottage by the sea.He always walks by the ocean in the early morning.
Examples from the Corpus
coast• By 1914, they had set up a system of relaying messages from coast to coast.• At this rate, she will never make the north coast by nightfall.• Next is the coast from La Spezia to Pisa.• The tallest Western species is the coast redwood, which I described in an earlier chapter.• Only 10 percent of the coast was said to be in excellent condition.• A power station, which can operate on coal or oil, is being built on the coast near Hadera.on the coast• Some wanted campsites on the coast, but were given spaces inland instead.• The idol had the shape of a large rock stretched out at Falat on the coast in the vicinity of Jidda.• The government has argued that commercial fishing on the coast has declined dramatically.• Waxholme is on the coast and suffers badly from coastal erosion.• Yeah, it was kind of a freakish accident over on the coast when they were over there.• Being right on the coast, there are special considerations.• I enjoy bicycling along the Three Capes Route on the coast of Oregon.• South, on the coast, are two interesting cathedrals at Amalfi and Salerno.coast2 verb [intransitive] 1 [usually + adverb/preposition]DRIVE if a car or bicycle coasts, it moves without any effort from you or any power from the engine 〔汽车或自行车〕靠惯性滑行coast down/around/along etc Bev coasted downhill on her bicycle. 贝夫骑着自行车沿山坡滑行而下。2 EASYto not try very hard to do something well – used to show disapproval 得过且过〔含贬义〕 Janey’s teacher says she’s just coasting at school. 珍妮的老师说她在学校里只是混日子。3 to be successful at something without much effort 不费力地成功 They scored three goals in the first half and from then on United were coasting. 他们在上半场进了三球，此后联队就踢得顺风顺水了。coast to/through The Ugandan relay team are coasting to victory. 乌干达接力队一路领先轻松获胜。4. TTWto sail along the coast while staying close to land 沿海航行，近海航行→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
coast• She used to be an honor student, but now she's just coasting.• But this is hardly a place for coasting.• The shares were coasting along at above 400p and looking like going better after a string of tipsters recommendations.• Laura was a bright kid and she could coast along at school without too much effort.• I had to coast along until I stopped.• So there's no scope to coast at all and not pick the strongest team.• By now we were close to my farm, coasting down off the ridge, the headlights turning the gravel road white.• You begin by coasting down the log flume, which makes you laugh.• If you feel that you've been coasting in your job, perhaps it's time for a change.• In 1994 he coasted to re-election.coast down/around/along etc• The shares were coasting along at above 400p and looking like going better after a string of tipsters recommendations.• They rise up out of nowhere, coast along in the rearview mirror.• The end result is that both start coasting along in the same direction in which the box was originally moving.• By now we were close to my farm, coasting down off the ridge, the headlights turning the gravel road white.• Not long ago, this team coasted along on the road to resurrection.• You begin by coasting down the log flume, which makes you laugh.• The giant palms lining the road inspected me disinterestedly as I coasted along trying to find the Alcade Apartments.coast to/through• The Cowboys promptly made their strongest statement of the season, coasting to a 29-10 victory over Miami.• The bow dropped and the boat gurgled in idle and coasted to a stop at a nameless address.• Gloucester seemed to be coasting to an easy 2 points.• Moving a carrier from one coast to another is no simple task, Roulstone said.• They are between the hills and the Forth and are sparing nothing in Lothian, from the east coast to Dunedin.• Elsewhere in Contra Costa County, incumbents coasted to re-election in most municipal races.• Wilson coasted to victory in the election.• Then they soared into the sky as one, to make flight north as a pair along the coast to Wrath.Origin coast1 (1300-1400) Old French coste, from Latin costa “rib, side”coast1 noun →n COLLOCATIONS1 →n THESAURUS1coast2 verbLDOCE OnlineChinese
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coast1 S3 W2 /kəʊst $ koʊst/ 
noun
coast of
the west coast of Africa
We drove along the Pacific coast to Seattle.
on the coast
I used to live in a small village on the coast (=on the land near the sea).
off the coast
a small island off the coast (=in the sea near the land) of Scotland
the first European to cross Africa coast to coast
a deserted stretch of coast
2. the coast is clear informal if the coast is clear, it is safe for you to do something without being seen or caught
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + coast
▪rocky the rocky coast of Maine
▪rugged (=rough and uneven) There are sandy beaches in the west and a rugged coast in the east.
▪the east/west/north/south coast We stayed on the south coast of the island.
▪the Atlantic/Pacific/Mediterranean etc coast the Mediterranean coast of Spain
■ coast + NOUN
▪a coast road In summer the coast road is very crowded.
▪a coast path There were wonderful sea views from the coast path.
▪the coast route (=the way that follows the coast) I’d prefer to take the coast route.
■ verbs
▪follow the coast (=stay close to the coast) The path follows the coast.
▪hug the coast (=follow it very closely) A small railway hugs the coast.
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▪a stretch of coast (=a long area of coast) The 13th century chapel lies on a spectacular stretch of coast.
▪ coast noun [countable] the part of a country that is close to the sea: The hurricane struck Florida’s coast. | St Andrew’s is on the east coast of Scotland.
▪shore noun [uncountable and countable] the land along the edge of the sea or along the edge of a lake: The children managed to swim to shore but their father was swept out to sea. | Vevey is a pretty town on the shores of Lake Geneva.
▪the seashore the land along the edge of the sea, especially where there is sand and rocks: Waves were crashing onto the seashore.
▪coastline noun [countable] the edge of the land next to the sea. Used especially about a long length of land or the shape it makes, for example as seen from the air: The road follows the rugged coastline of northern France for nearly 100 miles. | Environmentalists are concerned about possible damage to some of the most beautiful stretches of Welsh coastline.
▪seaboard noun [countable] the part of a country that is close to the sea. Used mainly about very large countries such as the US or Australia: western/eastern etc seaboard : Australia’s eastern seaboard | Atlantic/Pacific etc seaboard : the Atlantic seaboard of the US
▪the seaside British English a place at the edge of the sea where people go for a holiday: The children love going to the seaside.
▪by the sea British English, by the ocean American English on land next to the sea: We bought a small cottage by the sea. | He always walks by the ocean in the early morning.
coast2 verb [intransitive]
1. [usually + adverb/preposition] if a car or bicycle coasts, it moves without any effort from you or any power from the engine
coast down/around/along etc
Bev coasted downhill on her bicycle.
2. to not try very hard to do something well – used to show disapproval:
Janey’s teacher says she’s just coasting at school.
3. to be successful at something without much effort:
They scored three goals in the first half and from then on United were coasting.
coast to/through
The Ugandan relay team are coasting to victory.
4. to sail along the coast while staying close to land
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noun Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: coste, from Latin costa 'rib, side'
1. [countable] the area where the land meets the sea ⇨ coastalLanguage: Old French
Origin: coste, from Latin costa 'rib, side'
coast of
on the coast
off the coast
2. the coast is clear informal if the coast is clear, it is safe for you to do something without being seen or caught
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verb [intransitive]1. [usually + adverb/preposition] if a car or bicycle coasts, it moves without any effort from you or any power from the engine
coast down/around/along etc
2. to not try very hard to do something well – used to show disapproval:
3. to be successful at something without much effort:
coast to/through
4. to sail along the coast while staying close to land
coast the land beside or near to the sea or ocean 指海岸、海滨 ：◆ a town on the south coast of England 英格兰南海岸的一座城镇 ◆ The coast road is closed due to bad weather. 由于天气恶劣，滨海公路暂时封闭。 NOTE It is nearly always the coast , except when it is uncountable.除用作不可数名词外，coast 几乎总是与 the 连用 ：◆ That's a pretty stretch of coast. 那是一段美丽的海岸线。 beach an area of sand, or small stones, beside the sea or a lake 指有沙石的海滩、海滨或湖滨 ：◆ She took the kids to the beach for the day. 她带了孩子去海滩玩一天。 ◆ sandy beaches 沙滩 seaside ( an area that is by the sea, especially one where people go for a day or a holidayespecially
BrE 尤指人们游玩、度假的海边、海滨 ：◆ a trip to the seaside 去海滨旅行 NOTE It is always the seaside , except when it is used before a noun.除用于名词前外，seaside 总是与 the 连用 ：◆ a seaside resort 海滨胜地 The seaside is British English; in American Englishseaside is only used before a noun.* the seaside 为英式英语，在美式英语中，seaside 只用于名词前。 coastline the land along a coast, especially when you are thinking of its shape or appearance 指沿海地带，尤其是海岸线、海岸地形或轮廓 ：◆ California's rugged coastline 加利福尼亚州崎岖的海岸线 sand a large area of sand on a beach 指沙滩 ：◆ We went for a walk along the sand. 我们去沙滩上散了散步。 ◆ a resort with miles of golden sands 有着绵延数英里金色沙滩的度假胜地 the seashore the land along the edge of the sea or ocean, usually where there is sand and rocks 通常指有沙石的海岸、海滨 ：◆ He liked to look for shells on the seashore. 他喜欢在海滨捡贝壳。
beach or seashore? 用 beach 还是 seashore？
Beach is usually used to talk about a sandy area next to the sea where people lie in the sun or play, for example when they are on holiday/vacation.Seashore is used more to talk about the area by the sea in terms of things such as waves, sea shells, rocks, etc., especially where people walk for pleasure.* beach 通常指海边的沙滩，人们度假时可以躺着沐浴阳光或玩乐；seashore 多指有海浪、贝壳、岩石等的海岸，尤指人们散步消遣的海滨。
Patterns
along the coast/beach/coastline/seashoreon the coast/beach/coastline/sands/seashoreat the coast/beach/seaside/seashoreby the coast/seaside/seashorea(n) rocky/unspoiled coast/beach/coastlineto go to the coast/beach/seaside/seashore
