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Boatman Meaning in English

word

ˈboʊtmən
BOHT-muhn
bˈəʊtmən
BOHT-muhn

释义

A boatman is a man whose job is to operate or guide boats, especially small ones like rowboats or ferries.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used in literary, rural, or historical contexts rather than in daily life. In most modern situations, 'boat operator', 'ferryman', or 'rower' are used instead. 'Boatman' always refers to a male; 'boatwoman' is rare.

例句

The boatman rowed us across the river.

basic

A boatman waited by the dock for passengers.

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The old boatman told us stories about the lake.

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We paid the boatman a few coins for the ride.

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The boatman knew every curve of the river by heart.

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Without the help of the boatman, we would have been lost.

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