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buoy

/ˈbui/

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1 · noun

a floating object that marks a place or a safe route on water

浮标

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An orange buoy marked the entrance to the narrow channel.
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一只橙色浮标标示着狭窄航道的入口。
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Pronunciation: /ˈbui/

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