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oasis

/oʊˈeɪsɪs/

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1 · noun

a place in a desert where water and plants are found

绿洲

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The caravan stopped at an oasis to refill its water jars.
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商队在一处绿洲停下，为水罐添水。
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Pronunciation: /oʊˈeɪsɪs/

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