bay/be; beI/n [C] 1 a place where the coast curves around the sea 湾﹐海湾: a view across the bay 海湾对面的景色San Francisco Bay 圣弗朗西斯科湾2 a small area that is used for a particular purpose〔有专门用途的〕场地﹐区域: a loading bay (=for goods) 装货区 3 keep/hold sth at bay to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening or from coming too close 阻止某事发生; 不让某事物接近