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单词 port
释义 port
1.
n.
  1. a harbour.
  2. a place of refuge.
  3. a town or place possessing a harbour, esp. one where customs officers are stationed.
Phrases and idioms
port of call a place where a ship or a person stops on a journey. Port of London Authority the corporate body controlling the London harbour and docks.
Etymology: OE f. L portus & ME prob. f. OF f. L portus
2.
n. (in full port wine) a strong, sweet, dark-red (occas. brown or white) fortified wine of Portugal.
Etymology: shortened form of Oporto, city in Portugal from which port is shipped
3.
n. & v.
--n the left-hand side (looking forward) of a ship, boat, or aircraft (cf. STARBOARD).
--vtr. (also absol.) turn (the helm) to port.
Phrases and idioms
port tack see TACK(1) 4. port watch see WATCH n. 3b.
Etymology: prob. orig. the side turned towards PORT(1)
4.
n.
  1. a an opening in the side of a ship for entrance, loading, etc. b a porthole.
  2. an aperture for the passage of steam, water, etc.
  3. Electr. a socket or aperture in an electronic circuit, esp. in a computer network, where connections can be made with peripheral equipment.
  4. an aperture in a wall etc. for a gun to be fired through.
  5. esp. Sc. a gate or gateway, esp. of a walled town.
Etymology: ME & OF porte f. L porta
5.
v. & n.
--vtr. Mil. carry (a rifle, or other weapon) diagonally across and close to the body with the barrel etc. near the left shoulder (esp. port arms!).
--n
  1. Mil. this position.
  2. external deportment; carriage; bearing.
Etymology: ME f. OF port ult. f. L portare carry
6.
n. Austral.
  1. a suitcase or travelling bag.
  2. a shopping bag, sugar bag, etc.
Etymology: abbr. of PORTMANTEAU
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