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cox

UK /kɒks/US /kɑːks/

词源

源自早期现代英语 coks(船夫),与中古荷兰语 koks(小船驾驶员)同源。

noun

❶ 赛艇中的舵手,负责控制方向和协调划桨节奏,通常体型较小以减轻船重。

“The cox shouted commands to the rowers during the race.”

(舵手在比赛中向划桨手喊出口令。)

“She was the youngest cox in the regatta.”

(她是赛艇会中最年轻的舵手。)

同义词:coxswain, helmsman, steerer

verb

❶ 担任赛艇舵手,指挥船员划桨并控制船只方向。

“She will cox the varsity boat this season.”

(本赛季她将担任校队赛艇的舵手。)

“He coxed the team to victory in the championship.”

(他作为舵手带领队伍赢得锦标赛。)

同义词:steer, pilot, direct

常见短语

coxless — 指赛艇没有舵手,由划桨手自行控制方向,常见于四人艇或双人艇。

“The coxless pair won the gold medal.”

(无舵手双人艇赢得了金牌。)