🇬🇧🇨🇳 shallow - 浅的 : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "shallow" ("浅的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Shallow means something, usually water, is not very deep, so you can stand in it easily and your feet can still touch the bottom.
The fountain was shallow, so when I dropped my coin in and wished for a dragon, the coin just stared at me like, “Be realistic.”
The shallow end of the pool is where everyone pretends to swim but actually just walks dramatically in slow motion.
The water in the ocean was shallow enough that a crab walked by, looked at my toes, and shook its head in disappointment.
The water was shallow enough that when I dropped my goggles, they just stared back at me from the bottom like, “Really?”
The ocean starts shallow near the shore and gets deeper and deeper—scientists have found spots so deep that if you dropped Mount Everest in, its top would still be underwater!
Anna walked into the shallow sea. The shallow water only reached her knees, so she could stand and search. She saw a small shell in the shallow sand and picked it up. The shallow waves kept her hair wet but safe. She smiled, holding the shell, happy that the water was shallow and kind.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate
This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.
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