bay

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[beɪ]
n
a wide semicircular indentation of a shoreline, esp between two headlands or peninsulas
an extension of lowland into hills that partly surround it
an extension of prairie into woodland
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[beɪ]
n
an alcove or recess in a wall
any partly enclosed compartment, as one in which hay is stored in a barn
See bay window
an area off a road in which vehicles may park or unload, esp one adjacent to a shop, factory, etc
a compartment in an aircraft, esp one used for a specified purpose
the bomb bay
a compartment in the forward part of a ship between decks, often used as the ship's hospital
a tracked recess in the platform of a railway station, esp one forming the terminus of a branch line
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[beɪ]
n
a deep howl or growl, esp of a hound on the scent
vb
to howl (at) in deep prolonged tones
to utter in a loud prolonged tone
to drive to or hold at bay
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[beɪ]
n
Also called: bay laurel, sweet bay a small evergreen Mediterranean laurel, Laurus nobilis, with glossy aromatic leaves, used for flavouring in cooking, and small blackish berriesSee laurel
any of various other trees with strongly aromatic leaves used in cooking, esp a member of the genera Myrica or Pimenta
any of several magnoliasSee sweet bay
any of certain other trees or shrubs, esp bayberry
a wreath of bay leavesSee laurel
bay

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[beɪ]
n
a moderate reddish-brown colour.(as adjective)
an animal of this colour, esp a horse
- 习惯用语
- at bay (of a person or animal) forced to turn and face attackers.at a distance
- bring to bay to force into a position from which retreat is impossible