pond

1. N-COUNT A pond is a small area of water that is smaller than a lake. Ponds are often made artificially. 池塘

She chose a bench beside the duck pond and sat down. 她选了鸭池旁的一张长椅坐了下来。

2. N-SING People sometimes refer to the Atlantic Ocean as the pond. 大西洋[journalism]

Tourist numbers from across the pond have dropped dramatically. 来自大西洋彼岸的游客数量已急剧减少。