A wharf, quay (/ˈkiː/, also /ˈkeɪ/ or /ˈkweɪ/), staith or staithe is a structure on the shore of a harbor or on the bank of a river or canal where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
Such a structure includes one or more berths (mooring locations), and may also include piers, warehouses, or other facilities necessary for handling the ships.
近义、反义、联想词
近义词
n.
platform
v.
supply, provide, render, furnish, store, drop, drop off
解析
harbour 一般用词,指停泊船只、装卸货物的天然或人工港口。 port 多指人工港口,还可指有港口的市。 wharf 指船只停泊装卸货物的码头。 pier 专指与海岸成直角形而突出的码头,可供旅客,货物上下船或供人散步用。 seaport 指港埠。