low-lying islands

界面语言: zh

📖 释义

低海拔岛屿; 地势低洼的岛屿

EN: Islands that are situated at a very low elevation above sea level, making them highly susceptible to flooding, storm surges, and long-term environmental changes such as rising sea levels.; Geographical landmasses, often coral atolls or small continental fragments, characterized by minimal topographic relief and proximity to the ocean surface.

💬 例句

Low-lying islands and major metropolitan areas along coastlines are particularly vulnerable to these long-term environmental shifts.

沿海的低洼岛屿和主要大都市对这些长期的环境变化尤为脆弱。
The government has invested heavily in infrastructure to protect low-lying islands from erosion and saltwater intrusion.

政府大力投资基础设施，以保护低洼岛屿免受侵蚀和海水入侵。