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Moorings Meaning in English

word · lemma: mooring

ˈmɔɹɪŋz/, /ˈmuɹɪŋz
MAWR-ingz or MOOR-ingz
mˈɔːɹɪŋz
MAW-ringz

释义

Moorings are ropes, chains, or equipment used to tie a boat or ship in place, or the places where they are tied.

用法与细微差别

Usually used in the plural for boats and ships. Can refer both to the physical equipment ('untie the moorings') and to the location or space ('return to the moorings'). Sometimes used metaphorically for something that gives stability or support.

例句

The boat was tied to the moorings at the dock.

basic

He checked the moorings before leaving the harbor.

basic

There are not enough moorings for all the boats.

basic

The storm broke several of the boats free from their moorings.

natural

You’ll find better moorings if you sail to the next bay.

natural

After weeks at sea, the crew longed for the sight of their home moorings.

natural