sea level

Current projections suggest that global sea level could rise by up to one metre by the end of this century.当前的预测表明，到本世纪末，全球海平面可能会上升多达一米。

Coastal cities are investing in flood defences in anticipation of sea level rise driven by climate change.为了应对气候变化引起的海平面上升，沿海城市正在投资建设防洪设施。