berth
泊位
definition
verb
these modern ships can almost berth themselves
moor (a ship) in its allotted place.
Many of the passengers were berthed in the aircraft hangars, and although the hangar doors had been welded shut to give them some security, nothing could be done in a tempest like this to make anyone feel safe.
(of a passenger ship) provide a sleeping place for (someone).
noun
And although discussions are still ongoing, Scotland Yard today refused to rule out a mooring berth for the container-like ship off the coast.
a ship's allotted place at a wharf or dock.
It's rough being in the upper berth in a two-story train.
a fixed bed or bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport.
translation of 'berth'
verb
泊
noun
床位,
泊位,
泊,
停泊处,
舱位,
铺位
example
Unobserved, he took the vacant upper 'berth' of a crowded compartment and overheard the loud conversation of a group of British officers.
Experts from the government, port and bridge administration made the final arrangements to 'berth' the ship after several discussions.
these modern ships can almost 'berth' themselves
His first year competing in the Senior level, he did remarkably well in a very competitive series to reach the semi-final 'berth' .
The captain trusted me to 'berth' the ship at the wharf.
For a change he hadn't been sea sick, even having to share a six 'berth' cabin, throbbing with the heat and noise of the engine, deep in the bowels of the ferry.
And although discussions are still ongoing, Scotland Yard today refused to rule out a mooring 'berth' for the container-like ship off the coast.
But, we were young, and the campers enjoyed swinging from one upper 'berth' to another as they had in earlier trips.
Luckily I got a reserved 'berth' and the train left for Kolkatta on schedule.
He wanted her co-passenger to go to the upper 'berth' .
However, this is a canal basin with a few barges on it, not a yachting marina where you 'berth' a boat ready to sail.
It's an attraction in itself to rise early in the morning to watch the enormous luxury liners taxiing into a 'berth' at the wharf near the bauxite terminal.
This year his performances have been inconsistent but his semi-final 'berth' at a recent tournament show he is approaching peak form just in time.
The win not only gives them a 'berth' in the semifinals but improved the team's overall record to 33-0 as well.
There are equally ambitious plans to turn the former docks into a new 'berth' for cruise liners, injecting £40m of tourism income into the economy.
I'll sleep in the upper 'berth'
It took a crushing 6-0 victory on the last day of the Group 3 campaign to clinch their 'berth' at the finals.
The Thunderbirds, on the other hand, have rattled off four consecutive victories and clinched a 'berth' in the post-season with the victory.
Two ships a day would 'berth' there, each loaded with 200 containers.
Discovery is the second cruise ship to 'berth' at Milford Haven this year.
In my upper 'berth' , there were a couple times when I was sure that we'd derailed.
My daughter quickly took the upper 'berth' and was soon fast asleep.
This act was framed rather badly in a more gracious age, when owners of river bank had a traditional right to 'berth' their boats on that bankside.
They reached the 'berth' where his ship was currently docked.
Although it is usual for ships to 'berth' on arrival, there are times when vessels face delays of up to ten days waiting at the pilot station before being allowed into port.
Achieving a semi-final 'berth' for some is a huge achievement.
So they'd hide me in an upper 'berth' and that's where I'd sleep.
India also would be looking for a victory to book a 'berth' in the finals as their final match is against Sri Lanka.
We needed to beat these guys to clinch the playoff 'berth' for us.
The cabins are a wonder of microdesign, a snug 'berth' , a washbasin and room to turn round, almost.
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