nao

UK /naʊ/US /naʊ/

词源

源自葡萄牙语'nao'，最终来自拉丁语'navis'(意为船只)。该词在15-16世纪被欧洲航海者用来指代亚洲的大型商船。

❶ 一种古代中国使用的帆船，主要用于海上贸易和探险，具有多层甲板和大型帆布。

“The nao was a key vessel in the maritime Silk Road trade.”

（这种帆船是海上丝绸之路贸易中的关键船只。）

“Many naos were built during the Ming Dynasty for Zheng He's voyages.”

（明朝时期建造了许多帆船用于郑和的航行。）

同义词:junk, carrack, merchant ship

nao ship — 特指历史上用于长途航行的中国帆船，区别于其他类型的船只。

“The nao ship was equipped with both sails and oars for versatility.”