A breakwater is a wooden or stone wall that extends from the shore into the sea and is built in order to protect a harbour or beach from the force of the waves.
英汉词典释义
n.
防波堤
Back of the breakwater the dredger was working.在防波堤后面挖泥船正在工作。The design of the breakwater was based on the recommendations of an engineering study.这道防浪堤的设计是建立在工程学研究建议的基础上的。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away