portage

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Definitions

n.

The act of carrying a boat overland between two waterways; the route used for this; a charge for carrying goods.

陆路搬运(船只);搬运路线;搬运费

v.

To carry a boat overland between two waterways.

陆路搬运(船只)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
portageother
=portage

Common Collocations

  • 1.portage route搬运路线
  • 2.[carry a portage]进行陆路搬运
  • 3.portage trail搬运小径
  • 4.overland portage陆上搬运

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The canoeists carried out a portage around the dangerous rapids.

  • 2.

    The historic portage route connected two major river systems in the region.

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