coral reef — A ridge of rock in the sea formed by the growth and deposit of coral
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A ridge of rock in the sea formed by the growth and deposit of coral
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrəl riːf/
Korean meaning: 산호의 성장과 퇴적으로 형성된 바다 속의 암초
Korean pronunciation: **코**럴 **리**프
Example Sentences
- The diving instructor warned us not to touch the coral reef, saying it's more fragile than my ego after a bad haircut.
- Climate change and pollution are threatening coral reefs worldwide.
- The colorful fish swimming around the coral reef looked like living jewels in an underwater treasure chest.
coral reef
NOUN//ˈkɔːrəl riːf//
A ridge of rock in the sea formed by the growth and deposit of coral
A ridge of rock in the sea formed by the growth and deposit of coral
From coral reef grief comes sweet relief
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
coral은 라틴어 corallum에서, reef는 고대 노르웨이어 rif(바위 능선)에서 유래되어 바다 속 산호 암초를 의미하게 되었다
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The diving instructor warned us not to touch the coral reef, saying it's more fragile than my ego after a bad haircut.”
“Climate change and pollution are threatening coral reefs worldwide.”
“The colorful fish swimming around the coral reef looked like living jewels in an underwater treasure chest.”
“My snorkeling experience at the coral reef was so amazing that I forgot I can't actually breathe underwater.”
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