单词 | channel crossing |
释义 | > as lemmaschannel crossing b. In sense 2, as channel crossing, channel ferry, channel trip, etc.Chiefly (often with capital initial) with reference to the English Channel. ΚΠ ?1698 R. Colepepyr Proposal to prevent Decay Harbours 2 A strong Efflux doth carry out Sand from a Channel Barr, and Deepen, and Cleanse Channels and Harbours. a1702 A. Grey Deb. House of Commons 1667–94 anno 1677 (1763) V. 167 Can you spare your Coast and Channel trade? 1787 Inq. Justice & Policy Union Great Brit. & Ireland 77 Our ports lying more convenient for trade, and the dangers of a coast or channel voyage removed, would lessen the rate of insurance. 1836 Bristol Mercury 6 Aug. At present, the small Channel steamers land their passengers at the steps. 1888 Standard 14 Aug. 3 The prospects of a Channel trip were brighter for the rest [of the passengers]. 1914 Pop. Mech. Feb. 200/2 A channel ferry between England and Ireland for the conveyance of cargo to Blacksod. 1967 Economist 16 Sept. p. ix/1 The North Sea and Channel ports form the biggest frontiers in world trade. 2016 Gloucestershire Echo (Nexis) 5 July 29 (advt.) Our price includes..Return Channel crossings by ferry/Eurotunnel. < as lemmas |
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