ship
Significado: A large boat for sea travel; to send goods by transport
The word 'ship' refers to a large vessel for travelling on water, bigger than a boat. As a verb, it means to transport goods, originally by ship but now by any method. In internet slang, 'to ship' means to support a romantic relationship between characters or people (from 'relationship').
Ejemplos
- The ship sailed across the Atlantic. 这艘船横渡大西洋。El barco navegó a través del Atlántico.船は大西洋を横断しました。배는 대서양을 횡단했습니다.
- We can ship your order within 24 hours. 我们可以在24小时内发货。Podemos enviar tu pedido en 24 horas.ご注文は24時間以内に発送できます。주문하신 상품은 24시간 이내에 발송할 수 있습니다.
- Many goods are still shipped by sea. 许多货物仍然通过海运。Muchos productos todavía se envían por mar.多くの商品は今でも海上輸送されています。많은 물품이 여전히 해상 운송으로 배송됩니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'scip', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'schip' and German 'Schiff'. From Proto-Germanic '*skipą'. One of the oldest words in English, reflecting Britain's island geography and maritime heritage.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
Britain's maritime history is central to its identity. The phrase 'when my ship comes in' means 'when I become rich' - a reference to merchants waiting for profitable cargo ships.
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