| 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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