
cruisers
词源
源自17世纪荷兰语 'kruiser'(意为'巡航者'),与动词 'cruise'(巡航)同源,最终可能来自拉丁语 'crux'(十字架),因早期航海需穿越四方海域。
noun
❶ 巡洋舰,指海军中用于远洋作战的中大型军舰,火力较强但比战列舰轻便,常用于护航或独立作战。
“The navy deployed several cruisers to patrol the disputed waters.”
(海军派出多艘巡洋舰在有争议的海域巡逻。)
“Modern cruisers are equipped with advanced missile systems.”
(现代巡洋舰配备了先进的导弹系统。)
❶ 巡航者,指进行长途旅行或巡航的人或交通工具,如游艇、摩托车等。
“The luxury cruisers sailed along the Mediterranean coast.”
(豪华游艇沿着地中海海岸航行。)
“Motorcycle cruisers often travel in groups on long road trips.”
(摩托车巡航者经常结伴进行长途公路旅行。)
常见短语
police cruiser — 警用巡逻车,指警察日常巡逻时使用的车辆,通常配备警灯和通讯设备。
“The suspect was apprehended after a chase with a police cruiser.”
(嫌疑人在与警用巡逻车追逐后被抓获。)
luxury cruiser — 豪华游艇,指配备高端设施的大型私人船只,常用于休闲或商务活动。
“The billionaire hosted a party on his 50-meter luxury cruiser.”
(这位亿万富翁在他50米长的豪华游艇上举办了派对。)