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ocean [ˈəʊʃən] N

Arctic Ocean N

ocean engineering N

Usage examples with ocean

the Pacific Ocean
太平洋
the broad expanse of the ocean
汪洋大海
in the profound depths of the ocean
在海洋深处
“As deep as an ocean” and “quick like lightening” are similes.
“像海一样深”和“闪电般迅速”是明喻。

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The sea ice is affected by wind and ocean currents which can move and rotate very large areas of ice.
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Nearly all primary production in the ocean occurs here.
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When deep ocean water is brought to the surface, it can be used for a variety of things.
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Approximately 5 million years ago, the crustal stretching subsided and the ocean floor of the basin was forced to the surface.
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It is difficult to define the precise boundaries between, for example, rockpooling and ocean swimming.
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However, vertical mixing across pycnocline is a regular phenomenon in oceans, and occurs through shear-produced turbulence.
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The other part is surrounded by open ocean.
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The strength and shape of the returning signal also provides information on wind speed and the height of ocean waves.
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Rip currents can occur at any beach where there are breaking waves: on oceans, seas, and large lakes.
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They may also search along the ocean bottom.
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