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ferry

/ˈferi/

CEFR level B1Topic TravelWord #2791 in the learning path

渡船;轮渡

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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.

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