IELTS Vocabulary

eager

/ˈigər/

a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

Chinese meaning: 急流;涌潮

The eager swept through the estuary, overturning small boats.

涌潮冲过河口,掀翻了小船。

Sailors must be cautious of the eager when navigating narrow channels.

水手在狭窄水道航行时必须警惕急流。

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