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anchorage

UK //ˈæŋ.kər.ɪdʒ//US //ˈæŋ.kɚ.ɪdʒ//

词源

源自中古英语 ankerage,由 anchor(锚)和后缀 -age(表示地点或状态)组成,最早可追溯至古英语 ancor 和拉丁语 ancora。

noun

❶ 指船只停泊的安全地点,通常有足够的水深和避风条件,供船只下锚或系泊。

“The ship found a safe anchorage during the storm.”

(暴风雨期间,这艘船找到了一个安全的锚地。)

“The bay provides excellent anchorage for large vessels.”

(这个海湾为大型船只提供了极佳的停泊处。)

❶ 比喻为提供安全感或稳定性的地方或事物,常用于抽象语境。

“Her faith was an emotional anchorage during difficult times.”

(她的信仰是困难时期的情感寄托。)

“The old traditions served as an anchorage for the community.”

(古老的传统是这个社区的稳定支柱。)

同义词:harbor, mooring, port, refuge, haven

常见短语

safe anchorage — 指特别安全可靠的停泊地点,强调能躲避风浪和危险。

“The captain was relieved to find safe anchorage before the typhoon hit.”

(船长在台风来袭前找到安全锚地,松了一口气。)

emotional anchorage — 形容给人心理安全感的人事物,类似精神支柱的比喻用法。

“His childhood memories provided emotional anchorage during the war.”

(战争期间,童年的回忆成了他的精神支柱。)