coast

• 名词，指海洋、大洋或大型水体边缘的陆地。

A noun referring to the land along the edge of a sea, ocean, or large body of water.

1. Land near the seaA2formal

   The part of the land that is next to or close to the sea.

   海岸

   • They drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
   • The coast of California is famous for its beaches.
   • Many towns are located on the coast.

   同义词coastlinelittoralseaboardseashoreshore

2. Movement without effortB2informal

   The act of moving easily without using power or effort.

   无动力滑行

   • He let the bike coast down the hill.
   • The car coasted to a stop when it ran out of fuel.
   • She coasted through the exam without studying much.

   同义词driftfreewheelglidesailslide

• 轻松地、不费力地移动或前进；也可指借助惯性滑行或毫不费力地取得进展。

A verb meaning to move easily without using power, or to progress without much effort.

1. Move without effortB1informal

   To move forward easily without using much power or effort.

   毫不费力地移动

   • The car coasted down the hill.
   • He coasted on his bicycle without pedaling.
   • The boat coasted gently into the harbor.

   同义词cruisedriftfreewheelglidesail

   反义词fightlaborstrainstruggletoil

2. Progress easilyB2informal

   To achieve success or progress with little effort.

   轻松前进

   • She coasted through the exam without studying much.
   • He coasted to victory in the election.
   • They coasted through the project with minimal work.

   同义词breezecruisedriftglidesail

   反义词laborstrivestruggletoil