Definitions
n. A ship or large boat.
船；舰艇
n. A tube carrying blood or other fluid through a living body.
血管；脉管
n. A container used to hold liquids.
容器；器皿
Example
A large fishing vessel sailed slowly into the harbour.
一艘大型渔船缓缓驶入港口。
Commercial vessels can disturb marine ecosystems through underwater noise, fuel leaks, and the introduction of non-native species.
商船可能通过水下噪声、燃油泄漏和引入外来物种干扰海洋生态系统。
Collocations
- a fishing vessel
- a cargo vessel
- a blood vessel
- a pressure vessel
Usage tip
vessel较正式；blood vessel是“血管”，不是船。
FAQ
- What does vessel mean?
- A ship or large boat. A tube carrying blood or other fluid through a living body. A container used to hold liquids.
- How is vessel pronounced?
- UK /ˈvesəl/, US /ˈvesəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
