
Definitions
n. A boat carrying passengers or vehicles across water regularly.
渡船;轮渡
v. To carry people or goods between places, often repeatedly.
运送;摆渡
Example
We took the ferry across the lake this morning.
今天早上我们乘渡船穿过了湖。
Reliable ferry services connect island communities with mainland hospitals, schools, and employment opportunities throughout the year.
可靠的轮渡服务全年将岛屿社区与大陆的医院、学校和就业机会连接起来。
Collocations
- take a ferry
- ferry terminal
- ferry service
Usage tip
复数为ferries;动词也可指用车反复接送。
FAQ
- What does ferry mean?
- A boat carrying passengers or vehicles across water regularly. To carry people or goods between places, often repeatedly.
- How is ferry pronounced?
- UK /ˈferi/, US /ˈferi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.