on the coast collocation next to or close to the sea: They have been staying at a wonderful hotel on the coast with breathtaking views. Rimini is a thriving resort on the east coast of Italy.里米尼是意大利东海岸一个繁华的度假胜地。 See
coastnoun Large areas of land have been reclaimed on the eastern coast of the island for development. I'm going to spend a few days on the coast with an old friend. The new golf course has been built on the coast just south of Edinburgh. There are a number of interesting fishing villages on the coast. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Coasts & beaches barrier reef beachcomb beachcomber beachcombing beachfront esplanade frontage groin low-lying riviera sand seafront shingle shore strand swash the Amalfi Coast the seaside tide pool tombolo |