coastal
adjective uk/ˈkəʊ.stəl/ us/ˈkoʊ.stəl/
B2 (位于)海岸的;临海的;沿海的
positioned on, or relating to the coast
a coastal town 海滨城镇
Synonym: littoral
Opposite: inland
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- The coastal resorts are deserted in winter.
- Marine biologists are concerned about the effects of untreated sewage that is flowing into coastal waters.
- Accumulations of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches.
- A tidal surge caused severe flooding in coastal areas.
- St Lucia depends on its clean coastal waters because fishing and tourism provide much of its income.