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shipping

/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

CEFR level B2Topic EconomyWord #3567 in the learning path

运输;海运;装运

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Definitions

n. the business or process of transporting goods

运输;海运;装运

n. the charge for delivering goods

运费

n. ships considered together as a group

船舶总称

Example

Shipping these boxes overseas will take about a month.

把这些箱子运到海外大约需要一个月。

International shipping supports global trade, but its environmental impact has prompted demands for cleaner fuels.

国际航运支撑着全球贸易,但其环境影响也引发了使用更清洁燃料的诉求。

Collocations

  • shipping costs
  • free shipping
  • shipping industry
  • shipping lanes

Word family

  • ship (n.)
  • ship (v.)
  • shipment (n.)
  • shipper (n.)

Synonyms

  • transportation
  • delivery

Usage tip

通常不可数;网购中的shipping也可指非海运配送。

FAQ

What does shipping mean?
the business or process of transporting goods the charge for delivering goods ships considered together as a group
How is shipping pronounced?
UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/, US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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