
tanker
/ˈtæŋkə/ · /ˈtæŋkər/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #5377 in the learning path
油轮;液体运输船
Definitions
n. A ship designed to carry large quantities of liquid
油轮;液体运输船
n. A road vehicle carrying liquids or gases in a large tank
罐车
Example
We watched a huge tanker sail into the harbour.
我们看着一艘巨大的油轮驶入港口。
An accident involving an oil tanker can cause lasting damage to coastal ecosystems.
涉及油轮的事故可能对沿海生态系统造成持久损害。
Collocations
- oil tanker
- fuel tanker
- tanker truck
Word family
- tank (n.)
Usage tip
tank可指储罐;tanker指运输液体等的船或车辆。
FAQ
- What does tanker mean?
- A ship designed to carry large quantities of liquid A road vehicle carrying liquids or gases in a large tank
- How is tanker pronounced?
- UK /ˈtæŋkə/, US /ˈtæŋkər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.