词汇 dock 在中文的含义

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dock

US /dɑːk/
UK /dɒk/
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名词

1.

码头, 船坞, 港口

a platform built out from the shore into water and supported by piles; used as a landing place for ships and boats or for loading and unloading cargo

示例:
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The ship pulled up to the dock to unload its goods.
船靠岸码头卸货。
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We walked along the dock, enjoying the sea breeze.
我们沿着码头散步,享受着海风。
2.

被告席, 犯人栏

the part of a court where the accused sits or stands

示例:
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The defendant stood nervously in the dock.
被告紧张地站在被告席上。
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He was led to the dock to face the judge.
他被带到被告席面对法官。

动词

1.

停靠, 入坞

to moor (a ship or boat) at a dock

示例:
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The captain carefully docked the ferry.
船长小心翼翼地将渡轮停靠在码头。
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We watched as the small boats docked one by one.
我们看着小船一艘艘地靠岸。
2.

扣除, 削减

to deduct (an amount) from someone's wages

示例:
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The company decided to dock his pay for being late.
公司决定扣除他迟到的工资。
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They will dock your pay if you don't complete the task on time.
如果你不按时完成任务,他们会扣除你的工资。
3.

剪短尾巴, 断尾

to cut short (an animal's tail)

示例:
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Farmers used to dock the tails of their sheep.
农民过去常常剪短羊的尾巴。
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It is illegal in some places to dock a dog's tail.
在某些地方,剪短狗的尾巴是违法的。