"seamen" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 水手

Definition

“Seamen” 指在海船上工作的人员，尤其是非军官，泛指水手。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Seamen” 比较正式和偏旧用法，现代英语中更常说 “sailors”。通常指普通船员（非军官）。请勿与生物学名词 “semen” 混淆。单数形式为 “seaman”。

Examples

The seamen worked hard to keep the ship clean.

**水手**们努力保持船只清洁。

Many seamen live on the ship for months.

许多**水手**会在船上生活数月。

The captain gave orders to the seamen before sailing.

船长在启航前向**水手**下达了命令。

The experienced seamen knew how to handle storms at sea.

有经验的**水手**知道怎么应对海上的风暴。

After a long voyage, the seamen were glad to see land again.

长时间航行后，**水手**们见到陆地非常高兴。

Fishermen and seamen often share stories at the harbor.

渔民和**水手**常在港口分享故事。