
Definitions
n. a narrow, light boat moved using paddles
独木舟;划桨小舟
v. to travel across water in a canoe
划独木舟
Example
We paddled our canoe across the lake before sunset.
日落前,我们划着独木舟穿过了湖面。
Visitors who explore wetlands by canoe can observe wildlife quietly without the disturbance caused by motorboats.
乘独木舟探索湿地的游客可以安静地观察野生动物,避免摩托艇带来的干扰。
Collocations
- paddle a canoe
- go canoeing
- hire a canoe
Word family
- canoeing (n.)
- canoeist (n.)
Usage tip
虽译作独木舟,现代canoe不一定由木头制成。
FAQ
- What does canoe mean?
- a narrow, light boat moved using paddles to travel across water in a canoe
- How is canoe pronounced?
- UK /kəˈnuː/, US /kəˈnuː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.