释义 |
star·board I. \ˈstärbərd, ˈstȧbəd\ noun Etymology: Middle English sterbord right side of a ship looking forward, from Old English stēorbord, from stēor- rudder, steering oar + bord ship's side; from the early practice of steering a ship by means of an oar held in the water over the right side — more at steer, board : the right side of a ship or airplane looking forward — opposed to port II. transitive verb : to turn or put (a helm or rudder) to the right III. adjective : of, relating to, or situated to starboard — see ship illustration |