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tanker

/ˈtæŋkə/ · /ˈtæŋkər/

CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #5377 in the learning path

油轮;液体运输船

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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.

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