| 单词 | berth |
| 释义 | berth /berrth/, n. 1. a shelflike sleeping space, as on a ship, airplane, or railroad car. 2. Naut. a. the space allotted to a vessel at anchor or at a wharf. b. the distance maintained between a vessel and the shore, another vessel, or any object. c. the position or rank of a ship's officer. d. the cabin of a ship's officer. 3. a job; position. 4. a place, listing, or role: She clinched a berth on our tennis team. 5. give a wide berth to, to shun; remain discreetly away from: Since his riding accident, he has given a wide berth to skittish horses. v.t. 6. Naut. a. to allot to (a vessel) a certain space at which to anchor or tie up. b. to bring to or install in a berth, anchorage, or moorage: The captain had to berth the ship without the aid of tugboats. 7. to provide with a sleeping space, as on a train. v.i. 8. Naut. to come to a dock, anchorage, or moorage. [1615-25; prob. BEAR1 + -TH1] Syn. 4. spot, slot, position, post, niche, appointment. |
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