port
/pɔːt/ · /pɔːrt/
CEFR level B1Topic TravelWord #1862 in the learning path
港口；港口城市
Definitions
n. A place where ships load, unload, or shelter.
港口；港口城市
n. A physical connection point or virtual channel for computer communication.
计算机端口；接口
n. The left side of a ship or aircraft, facing forward.
船或飞机的左舷
Example
We watched fishing boats returning to the port.
我们看着渔船返回港口。
Expanding the port could increase international trade, but it may also damage nearby marine habitats.
扩建港口可能促进国际贸易，但也可能破坏附近的海洋生境。
Collocations
- a busy port
- a port city
- a USB port
- the port side
Synonyms
- harbour
Usage tip
port指左舷时，反义词是starboard（右舷）。
FAQ
- What does port mean?
- A place where ships load, unload, or shelter. A physical connection point or virtual channel for computer communication. The left side of a ship or aircraft, facing forward.
- How is port pronounced?
- UK /pɔːt/, US /pɔːrt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
