a boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service
(摆)渡船。
a service for conveying passengers or goods in this way
摆渡。
the place where such a service operates from
(摆)渡口。
a similar service using another mode of transport, especially aircraft
(尤指飞机)渡运。
convey in a boat, especially across a short stretch of water
(尤指短距离)渡运,摆渡
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the British Expeditionary Force was safely ferried across the Channel .英国远征军被安全地渡运过了英吉利海峡。
transport (someone or something) from one place to another, especially as a regular service
(尤指定期)运送(人,物品)
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all supplies were ferried in by regular helicopter deliveries .所有的给养均由直升机定期运来。
"Middle English: from Old Norse