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skiff

UK/skif/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A small, light boat suitable for one person, propelled by oars, sail, or motor

小艇,轻舟

Root Breakdown

Native English
skiffother
=skiff

Common Collocations

  • 1.rowing skiff划桨小艇
  • 2.[motor skiff]机动小艇
  • 3.flat-bottomed skiff平底小艇
  • 4.[fishing skiff]渔用小艇

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The fisherman rowed his old skiff across the calm morning lake.

  • 2.

    A small skiff was tied to the dock, bobbing gently in the waves.

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