estuary
/ˈɛstjʊəɹi/
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Simple Meaning
河流与海洋交汇处，淡水和咸水混合的地方。
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📰News & Media
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“许多鱼类生活在河口，因为那里食物丰富。”
“这座城市建在一个大型河口附近。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.