What does shipwreck mean?

An accident in which a ship is destroyed or sinks. The remains of a ship that has sunk or been destroyed.

How is shipwreck pronounced?

UK /ˈʃɪprek/, US /ˈʃɪprek/.

/ˈʃɪprek/

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海难；船舶失事

n. An accident in which a ship is destroyed or sinks.

海难；船舶失事

n. The remains of a ship that has sunk or been destroyed.

失事船只；沉船残骸

Everyone survived the shipwreck and reached the nearby island.

所有人都在海难中幸存，并抵达了附近的岛屿。

Studying a shipwreck can reveal valuable information about historical trade routes and traditional methods of shipbuilding.

研究沉船残骸可以揭示有关历史贸易路线和传统造船方法的宝贵信息。

既指失事事件，也指失事后留下的船体。

What does shipwreck mean?: An accident in which a ship is destroyed or sinks. The remains of a ship that has sunk or been destroyed.
How is shipwreck pronounced?: UK /ˈʃɪprek/, US /ˈʃɪprek/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.