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sea

US /si/

noun Foundation · A2 Du lịch & lưu trú

Definition

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The hotel offers a wonderful view of the sea from every room.

Synonyms

  • oceana large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
  • deepthe central and most intense or profound part

Collocations

  • Easy swim in the blue sea
    to swim in the blue sea, meaning to travel through water
  • Medium transport freight by sea cargo containers
    to transport freight by sea cargo containers, meaning to move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
  • Hard drill for crude oil in deep sea reservoirs
    to drill for crude oil in deep sea reservoirs, meaning to make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
  • Very Hard feel entirely at sea when deciphering regulations
    to feel entirely at sea when deciphering regulations, meaning to undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

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