n.河口，(江河入海的)河口湾

原形：estuary复数：estuaries

The estuary is a rich habitat for various migratory birds.
河口是各种候鸟的丰富栖息地。
The fishing village is located at the mouth of the estuary, where the river meets the sea.
那个渔村位于河口处，即河流与海洋交汇的地方。
Estuaries serve as natural buffers, protecting coastal areas from storms and erosion.
河口充当天然缓冲区，保护沿海地区免受风暴和侵蚀的影响。
The mixing of fresh and saltwater in the estuary creates a unique ecosystem.
淡水与咸水在河口的混合形成了一个独特的生态系统。
We took a boat tour to explore the biodiversity of the estuary.
我们乘船游览以探索河口的生物多样性。
The pollution from upstream industries has severely affected the water quality of the estuary.
来自上游工业的污染严重影响了河口的水质。
At high tide, the estuary transforms into a vast body of water teeming with life.
涨潮时，河口变成了一片充满生机的广阔水域。
Conservation efforts are underway to restore the degraded estuary to its former glory.
正在进行保护工作，以恢复退化的河口昔日的辉煌。
The estuary is an important breeding ground for many commercially valuable fish species.
河口是许多具有商业价值鱼类的重要繁殖地。
Scientists study the sediment deposits in estuaries to understand past climate changes.
科学家研究河口中的沉积物沉积，以了解过去的气候变化。