maritime

/ˈmærɪtaɪm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmærɪtaɪm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmer-ə-ˌtīm ˈma-rə-/ (ame, mw)

maritime — adjective

  • maritimepositive
  • more maritimecomparative
  • most maritimesuperlative

1. relating to the sea and the ships, trade, and jobs that are connected with it.

1.形容詞B2
釋義

relating to the sea and the ships, trade, and jobs that are connected with it.

例句

The port of Rotterdam is one of Europe's busiest maritime trade centres.

collocation: maritime trade

Ryo studied maritime law at the university to become a shipping lawyer.

collocation: maritime law

同義詞
  • seafaring

    More specific to the act of travelling by sea; less common in legal or commercial contexts.

  • nautical

    Focused on navigation, ships, and sailing; narrower than maritime.

  • naval

    Restricted to military navy operations; not used for trade or civilian shipping.

反義詞
  • inland

    Describes locations or activities away from the sea, the opposite of maritime activity.

  • terrestrial

    Relating to land rather than the sea; used in formal or legal distinctions.

文法句型

maritime + noun

用法筆記

Usually placed before a noun. Common in formal and professional contexts such as trade, law, and shipping policy. The related word 'marine' is broader and includes the natural ocean environment and sea life.

常見錯誤

❌The company specialises in marine insurance and shipping law.
✅The company specialises in maritime insurance and shipping law.
💡'Marine' describes the natural sea environment; 'maritime' is correct for business and legal activities at sea.
❌We studied naval history at the maritime academy.
✅We studied maritime history at the maritime academy.
💡'Naval' specifically relates to a country's navy (military ships), while 'maritime' covers all seafaring activity including trade.

2. located in or relating to the area of land that is next to the sea.

2.形容詞B2
釋義

located in or relating to the area of land that is next to the sea.

例句

Brittany is famous for its maritime climate with mild winters and cool summers.

collocation: maritime climate

Élise grew up in a small maritime town where most families worked on fishing boats.

collocation: maritime town

同義詞
  • coastal

    More common and less formal than maritime; used in everyday descriptions of towns, areas, and features by the sea.

  • seaside

    Suggests leisure, tourism, or holiday activities by the coast; narrower than maritime.

  • littoral

    Technical term used in geography and ecology; very rare in everyday English.

反義詞
  • inland

    Describes places away from the coast, the direct opposite in geographical terms.

  • continental

    Describes climates or regions far from the sea's moderating influence.

文法句型

maritime + noun

用法筆記

Usually placed before a noun. This geographical sense describes regions, climates, or features near the coast. The more common word for this meaning is 'coastal'; 'maritime' sounds more formal and is often used in descriptions of regional identity or climate type.

常見錯誤

❌The marine climate of this island keeps it warm all year.
✅The maritime climate of this island keeps it warm all year.
💡'Maritime climate' is the standard term for weather influenced by the sea; 'marine' refers to ocean creatures and environments.