port
含义: A harbour town where ships load and unload; the left side of a ship
Port primarily refers to a coastal town or city with a harbour where ships dock to load and unload cargo or passengers. It also means the left-hand side of a ship when facing forward, and refers to a type of fortified wine from Portugal. In computing, a port is a connection point for data transfer.
例句
- Liverpool was once the busiest port in the world. 利物浦曾经是世界上最繁忙的港口。Liverpool fue una vez el puerto más activo del mundo.リバプールはかつて世界で最も忙しい港でした。리버풀은 한때 세계에서 가장 분주한 항구였습니다.
- The captain ordered the crew to turn the ship to port. 船长命令船员将船转向左舷。El capitán ordenó a la tripulación girar el barco a babor.船長は乗組員に船を左舷に向けるよう命じました。선장은 승무원에게 배를 좌현으로 돌리라고 명령했습니다.
- Would you like a glass of port after dinner? 晚餐后要来一杯波特酒吗？¿Le apetece una copa de oporto después de cenar?夕食後にポートワインはいかがですか？저녁 식사 후에 포트와인 한 잔 드시겠어요?
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'port', from Latin 'portus' meaning 'harbour', from Proto-Indo-European 'prtu-' (a passage). Related to 'portal', 'porter', 'transport', and 'opportunity' (originally 'toward the port' — a favourable wind).
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
The word 'port' for the left side of a ship comes from the fact that ships traditionally docked with their left side facing the port, as the steering oar was on the right (starboard) side and would be damaged against the dock.
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