Quay
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定义
a quay: 码头
Ships must dock in at the quay provided for them. 船必须停靠在指定码头上。
Pronunciation examples
UK: We took a romantic walk along the quay in St Tropez.
US: I brought my fishing rod to fish off the quay.
练习 1
Passengers for the 16:50 train from Dublin to Limerick should board the train:
Passengers for the 16:50 train from Dublin to Limerick should board the train:
This is the best choice here. The announcer tells the passengers that the train will depart from "platform 5". A "platform" is a space or area at a train or bus station where passengers wait for a train or bus.
The word "quay" expresses a meaning exclusively related to water and ships. This is not the best choice here.
This is not the best definition for a "platform".
A "pier" has a meaning exclusively related to water and ships. This is not the best choice here.
