tide

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT Thetide is the regular change in the level of the ocean on the beach. You say the tide is in when water reaches a high point on the land or out when the water leaves the land. 潮水
The tide was at its highest. 潮水那时正处于最高位。
The tide was going out, and the sand was smooth and glittering. 潮水正在退去，沙滩平坦，闪闪发亮。
2. N-COUNT A tide is a current in the sea that is caused by the regular and continuous movement of large areas of water toward and away from the shore. (不断冲刷海岸的) 海浪
Roman vessels used to sail with the tide from Boulogne to Richborough. 罗马的船只过去常常乘着海浪从布洛涅航行到里奇伯勒。
3. N-SING The tide of opinion, for example, is what the majority of people think at a particular time. (观点的) 潮流
The tide of opinion seems overwhelmingly in his favour. 大部分人的观点似乎对他极为有利。
4. V to carry or be carried with or as if with the tide (用潮水)冲走; (像潮水般)被带走

Most people are completely clueless about tide directions and weather conditions .
The tide comes in very quickly here and you can soon find yourself stranded .
Is the tide coming in or going out?
You can only see the beach when the tide is out.
The boat was swept out to sea by the tide.