barrier island

Chinese translation: 障壁岛

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English term or phrase:	barrier island
Chinese translation:	障壁岛

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English term or phrase: barrier island

Definition from CENGAGE learning:
A ridge of sand that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a bay or lagoon. Barrier islands range from 10 to 100 kilometers in length and from 2 to 5 kilometers in width. A barrier island may be as high as 6 meters above sea level. barrier reef A long, narrow reef that runs parallel to the main coast but is separated from it by a wide lagoon.

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Many people own vacation homes or condominiums on barrier islands, and more barrier islands are being developed for tourism. However, barrier islands are fragile, constantly changing ecosystems that are important for coastal geology and ecology. HowStuffWorks
The center provides a focal point for the Archie Carr Refuge and the associated barrier island by providing exhibit space, a presentation hall, and ongoing educational programs that promote stewardship of the area’s fragile natural resources. Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Because of the lack of development, North Captiva Island is one of the last barrier islands home to bobcats and river otters. Barrier island Beach Rental

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障壁岛

Definition:
障壁岛是指“海浪造成的长而低的、狭窄的沙岛”。

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障壁岛

Definition from 沉积岩石学及沉积相精品课程�:
障壁岛是指“海浪造成的长而低的、狭窄的沙岛”。

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　伯利兹海底大陆架及其生物礁障壁岛是世界上第二大生物礁障壁岛保护系统，同时也是大西洋-加勒比海地区最大的生物礁复合体。障壁岛的生态系统中，生物分异度极其庞大，整个系统美妙绝伦，令人叹为观止。 - 百度百科
大量的珊瑚虫死去并不断增加数量，直至它们露出水面，构成一些低岛。这些低岛如同热带地区的障壁岛一般，它们保护着比斯坎湾，使其免受海浪的撞击。 - 美国国家公园小记

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