mariner
/ˈmærɪnə/ · /ˈmærɪnər/
CEFR level C2Topic TravelWord #7294 in the learning path
海员；水手
Definitions
n. Someone who sails or works on a ship at sea.
海员；水手
Example
The experienced mariner guided our boat safely into harbour.
那位经验丰富的海员引导我们的船安全驶入港口。
Before modern navigation systems existed, mariners relied on stars and coastal landmarks to determine their position.
在现代导航系统出现之前，海员依靠星辰和海岸地标确定位置。
Collocations
- an experienced mariner
- a merchant mariner
- a master mariner
Word family
- marine (adj.)
Synonyms
- sailor
- seafarer
Usage tip
比sailor正式，常见于航海或历史语境。
FAQ
- What does mariner mean?
- Someone who sails or works on a ship at sea.
- How is mariner pronounced?
- UK /ˈmærɪnə/, US /ˈmærɪnər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
