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.
词态变化
复数: portables;名词: 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. He bellowed information into the mouthpiece of his portable telephone.
- 他对着手机话筒吼了一通信息。
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- 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。
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- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 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。
来自柯林斯例句
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.