Translations for „strait“ in the English » Chinese Dictionary

strait¹ [streıt] N

1. strait [常作复数]:

strait

[常作为专有名词的一部分而大写] 海峡 hǎixiá

2. strait [常作复数]:

strait

困境 kùnjìng

strait

窘迫 jiǒngpò

strait² [streıt] ADJ

strait

狭窄的 xiázhǎide

strait

拮据的 jiéjūde

▶ straitly ADV

▶ straitness N

strait-laced ADJ derog

strait-laced

(道德观念)古板严谨的 gǔbǎn yánjǐn de

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English

The straits were formed in recent geologic periods.

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It is also possible to anchor in a small pool at the centre of this strait.

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The last element of the name, "sund", means strait.

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Through this strait, water flows at an average of 7 m3 per second.

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The strait has a very strong tidal current, making travel difficult and dangerous.

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The lake is divided by a strait into two distinct parts.

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It is actually made up of two bridges, since the main bridge does not span the entire strait.

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Strait combined for more than 1,500 yards as a junior (790 passing and 712 rushing).

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