cove

• 海岸边一个小而受保护的湾或海湾，通常入口狭窄。也泛指任何小的凹入处或隐蔽处。

A small, sheltered bay or inlet on a coastline, often with a narrow entrance.

1. Small bay or inletB1formal

   A small, sheltered bay or inlet on a coastline, often with a curved shape.

   小海湾

   • We found a quiet cove to swim in.
   • The boat anchored in a secluded cove.
   • The cove was surrounded by steep cliffs.

   同义词anchoragebaybightcreekestuaryfirthfjordgulfharborinlet

2. Man or fellow (slang)C1informalbritish

   A term used in British slang to refer to a man or a person.

   家伙

   • He's a strange cove, always keeping to himself.
   • I met an old cove at the pub who told me stories.
   • That cove over there is the new manager.

   同义词blokechapfellowgeezerguyman