n.暗礁，礁，礁脉，缩帆部，帆的可收缩部
vt.收帆，卷起缩帆部，叠起缩帆部

原形：reef第三人称单数：reefs复数：reefs过去式：reefed过去分词：reefed现在分词：reefing

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers along the coast of Australia.
大堡礁是世界上最大的珊瑚礁系统，沿澳大利亚海岸绵延2300多公里。
Divers explore the vibrant marine life found in the colorful coral reefs.
潜水员在五彩斑斓的珊瑚礁中探索生机勃勃的海洋生物。
The reef serves as a crucial habitat for countless species of fish and other sea creatures.
珊瑚礁为无数鱼类和其他海洋生物提供了至关重要的栖息地。
Unfortunately, climate change poses a significant threat to the health of these delicate underwater ecosystems.
不幸的是，气候变化对这些脆弱的水下生态系统构成了严重威胁。
Conservation efforts are essential to protect the reef from pollution and overfishing.
保护措施对于防止珊瑚礁受到污染和过度捕捞至关重要。
Coral bleaching events, caused by high water temperatures, have become more frequent in recent years.
近年来，由于海水温度升高引发的珊瑚白化事件变得越来越频繁。
Scientists study the complex interactions between corals and their symbiotic algae to better understand reef resilience.
科学家们研究珊瑚与其共生藻类之间的复杂关系，以更好地理解珊瑚礁的恢复能力。
Snorkeling is a popular activity near the reef, allowing visitors to witness the mesmerizing underwater world up close.
浮潜是靠近珊瑚礁的热门活动，让游客能近距离欣赏迷人的水下世界。
Many local communities rely on the reef for their livelihoods through fishing and tourism.
许多当地社区依赖于珊瑚礁进行捕鱼和旅游业，以此维生。
UNESCO designated the Great Barrier Reef a World Heritage Site in recognition of its outstanding universal value.
联合国教科文组织将大堡礁列为世界遗产地，以表彰其卓越的普遍价值。