tanker

🇬🇧 UK/'tæŋkә/🇺🇸 US
B1

Definitions

n.

A large ship, truck, or aircraft designed to transport bulk liquids such as oil or fuel

油轮,槽罐车,加油机(船、车或飞机)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
tankroot
+
erone who does, agent
=tanker

Common Collocations

  • 1.oil tanker油轮
  • 2.tanker truck槽罐车
  • 3.tanker ship运输船
  • 4.supertanker超级油轮

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    An oil tanker ran aground off the coast, causing a massive spill.

  • 2.

    The tanker truck delivered fresh water to the drought-stricken village.

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