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mast

/mɑːst/ · /mæst/

CEFR level C1Topic TravelWord #6359 in the learning path

桅杆

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Definitions

n. A tall upright pole supporting sails on a boat

桅杆

n. A tall structure supporting equipment that sends or receives signals

天线塔;天线杆

Example

A white sail fluttered high on the wooden mast.

一面白帆在木桅杆高处迎风飘动。

Installing a new communications mast could improve mobile coverage in remote villages and support local businesses.

安装新的通信塔可以改善偏远村庄的移动通信覆盖,并支持当地企业发展。

Collocations

  • main mast
  • communications mast
  • at half mast

Word family

  • masted (adj.)

Usage tip

核心义是支撑帆的桅杆,也可指支撑天线的高杆。

FAQ

What does mast mean?
A tall upright pole supporting sails on a boat A tall structure supporting equipment that sends or receives signals
How is mast pronounced?
UK /mɑːst/, US /mæst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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