houseboat
/ˈhaʊsbəʊt/ · /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3371 in the learning path
居住船；船屋
Definitions
n. A boat designed or adapted for people to live in.
居住船；船屋
Example
We spent the weekend on a houseboat beside the riverbank.
我们在河岸边的一艘船屋上度过了周末。
Living on a houseboat may offer affordable accommodation, although maintenance costs and mooring fees can be substantial.
住在船屋上或许能降低居住开支，但维护成本和停泊费可能相当高。
Collocations
- live on a houseboat
- rent a houseboat
- houseboat holiday
Usage tip
指供人居住的船，不等于用于娱乐的游艇。
FAQ
- What does houseboat mean?
- A boat designed or adapted for people to live in.
- How is houseboat pronounced?
- UK /ˈhaʊsbəʊt/, US /ˈhaʊsboʊt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
