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portable是什么意思

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

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。

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

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。

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。

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。