Porter
01
搬运工
someone whose job is carrying people's baggage, particularly at airports, hotels, etc.
例子
The porter at the hotel greeted us warmly and offered to help with our luggage.
酒店的行李员热情地迎接了我们，并主动提出帮我们拿行李。
Airports often have a team of porters to assist travelers with their bags.
机场通常有一队行李搬运工来帮助旅客搬运行李。
02
someone who guards or attends to the entrance of a building
例子
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
例子
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
例子
a railroad employee who assists passengers, especially on sleeping cars
Porters ensured passengers had fresh linens and blankets.
to porter
01
搬运
to carry luggage or supplies, typically as part of a job or service
例子
The hikers had to porter their backpacks filled with camping gear up the steep mountain trail.
徒步旅行者不得不在陡峭的山路上搬运装满露营装备的背包。
Can you help me porter these groceries from the car to the kitchen?
你能帮我把这些杂货从车里搬到厨房吗？
词汇树
porterage
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