释义 |
quay I. \ˈkē, ˈk(w)ā\ noun (-s) Etymology: alteration (influenced by French quai quay, from Old French cai) of earlier key, from Middle English, from Middle French cai, from Old French, of Celtic origin; akin to Cornish kē hedge, fence — more at hedge : a stretch of paved and strengthened bank or a solid artificial landing place (as of stone) made along or parallel to the side of a navigable water for convenience in loading and unloading ships Synonyms: see wharf II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) : to furnish with a quay |