portable

英 ['pɔːtəb(ə)l] 美['pɔrtəbl]
  • adj. 手提的,便携式的;轻便的
  • n. 手提式打字机

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复数: portables;名词: portability;

中文词源


portable 可携带的,轻便的

来自拉丁语portare,携带,搬运,通过,来自PIE*per,向前,通过,词源同ford,forth.

英文词源


portable (adj.)
early 15c., from French portable "that can be carried," from Late Latin portabilis "that can be carried," from Latin portare "to carry" (see port (n.1)). Related: Portability.

双语例句


1. A small-screen portable TV can be a good investment.
小屏幕的便携式电视机很值得买。

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2. He bellowed information into the mouthpiece of his portable telephone.
他对着手机话筒吼了一通信息。

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3. There was a little portable television switched on behind the bar.
柜台后面有一台开着的便携式小型电视机。

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4. There was a permanent 20-yard queue for the portable toilets.
流动厕所前总排着20码长的队伍。

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5. We bought a colour portable for the bedroom.
我们买了一台便携式小彩电放在卧室里。

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