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lightship

/lahyt-ship/US // ˈlaɪtˌʃɪp //UK // (ˈlaɪtˌʃɪp) //

灯船,光船,灯光船,灯塔

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a ship anchored in a specific location and displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships, as in avoiding dangerous areas. Abbreviation: LS

Examples

  • A few minutes later, a boat was seen to push off from the sloop and make for the lightship.

  • Near the Sandy Hook Lightship we find the racers were under way, with whole mainsails and jackyarders set.

  • Jimmy decided that he would come down on the water, which was very calm, and take a look at the lightship.

  • But the only bell in that direction would be on Hedge Fence Lightship in case her whistle has been disabled.

  • There was a chilly wind blowing outside, and the lightship on the quicksand afar looked harassed and forlorn.