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berth

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C] Đếm được
Số nhiều: berthsQuá khứ: berthedPhân từ 2: berthedV-ing: berthing

The term evokes a sense of stability and sanctuary amidst a fluid or moving environment. Whether it is a massive ship finding a fixed point of rest at a quay or a traveler finding a secure sleeping nook in a rattling train car, the word centers on the transition from motion to stillness. In a professional maritime context, it carries a technical weight regarding logistics and spatial management. Outside of nautical use, it often appears in the phrase give a wide berth, which shifts the focus from the destination to the act of avoidance, suggesting a cautious distance maintained to avoid conflict or danger.

Countable when referring to a specific docking slot for a ship or a specific bed on a train.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ
[something]

A designated place for a ship to dock at a wharf or pier.

"The tanker is waiting for an available berth."

Danh từ
[something]

A built-in bed or sleeping space on a ship, train, or aircraft.

"I booked a lower berth for the overnight journey."

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To bring a ship into a specific docking position.

"The captain managed to berth the vessel despite the strong winds."

Nội động từ
[someone][something]

To come to a stop or dock at a pier.

"The cruise ship berthed at dawn."

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