What does porter mean?

Someone employed to carry luggage at hotels or stations. Someone who controls entry to a building.

How is porter pronounced?

UK /ˈpɔːtə/, US /ˈpɔːrtər/.

/ˈpɔːtə/ · /ˈpɔːrtər/

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行李搬运工

n. Someone employed to carry luggage at hotels or stations.

行李搬运工

n. Someone who controls entry to a building.

门房；门卫

The porter carried our heavy suitcases to the lift.

行李搬运工把我们沉重的行李箱搬到了电梯旁。

Hotels can improve accessibility by training each porter to assist guests with limited mobility.

酒店可以培训每位行李搬运工协助行动不便的客人，从而改善无障碍服务。

不是泛指服务员；通常指搬行李者或门房。

What does porter mean?: Someone employed to carry luggage at hotels or stations. Someone who controls entry to a building.
How is porter pronounced?: UK /ˈpɔːtə/, US /ˈpɔːrtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.