"ferries" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 渡轮

Definition

“Ferries” 指定期来往于水域两岸，用于载人、运送车辆或货物的船只。是“ferry”的复数形式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多指在城市或地区间定期往返的摆渡船，常用于市区、旅游、跨岛交通。不可用于描述大型游轮或私人小艇。常见表达：'乘渡轮'。

Examples

Many ferries cross the river every day.

每天有许多**渡轮**穿越这条河。

We took two ferries to reach the island.

我们乘了两次**渡轮**才到达岛上。

The city is famous for its fast ferries.

这座城市以快速的**渡轮**著称。

During holidays, the ferries are always packed with tourists.

假期时，**渡轮**总是挤满了游客。

Some of the oldest ferries have been turned into museums.

一些最古老的**渡轮**已经被改造成了博物馆。

Locals use the ferries to avoid traffic jams on the bridges.

当地人用**渡轮**来避开桥上的堵车。