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outboard

UK //ˈaʊtbɔːd//US //ˈaʊtbɔːrd//

词源

源自中古英语 'out'(外)和 'board'(船侧),字面意思是“在船侧之外”。

adjective

❶ 指安装在船体外部或远离中心位置的设备,通常用于描述船用发动机或马达的安装方式。

“The boat is equipped with an outboard motor for better maneuverability.”

(这艘船配备了外置马达以提高机动性。)

“Outboard engines are easier to maintain than inboard ones.”

(外置发动机比内置发动机更容易维护。)

同义词:external, attached, mounted

adverb

❶ 朝向或位于船体外部的位置,描述物体相对于船体的方位。

“The life raft was stored outboard, ready for emergency use.”

(救生筏存放在船外,以备紧急使用。)

“She leaned outboard to get a better view of the dolphins.”

(她向外探身以便更好地观察海豚。)

同义词:externally, outside

常见短语

outboard motor — 安装在船体外部的发动机,通常用于小型船只,提供推进力。

“The outboard motor started smoothly, and we set off across the lake.”

(外置马达顺利启动,我们出发穿越湖泊。)