Porter
01
ポーター
someone whose job is carrying people's baggage, particularly at airports, hotels, etc.
例
The porter at the hotel greeted us warmly and offered to help with our luggage.
ホテルのポーターは温かく迎えてくれ、荷物の運搬を申し出てくれました。
Airports often have a team of porters to assist travelers with their bags.
空港には、旅行者の荷物を手伝うためのポーターのチームがよくいます。
02
someone who guards or attends to the entrance of a building
例
The office porter checked IDs at the entrance.
A porter monitored the lobby throughout the day.
03
a dark, sweet ale made from roasted barley
例
The porter controlled access to the secure area.
Porter has a rich, malty flavor.
04
a railroad employee responsible for assisting passengers and attending to their needs, particularly in sleeping or long-distance cars
例
a railroad employee who assists passengers, especially on sleeping cars
Porters ensured passengers had fresh linens and blankets.
to porter
01
運ぶ
to carry luggage or supplies, typically as part of a job or service
例
The hikers had to porter their backpacks filled with camping gear up the steep mountain trail.
ハイカーたちはキャンプ用品でいっぱいのバックパックを急な山道で運ばなければならなかった。
Can you help me porter these groceries from the car to the kitchen?
これらの食料品を車からキッチンまで運ぶのを手伝ってくれませんか？
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