dock
/dɒk/ (bre, ipa) · /dɑːk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdäk/ (ame, mw)
dock — 名詞
- docksingular
- docksplural
1. an enclosed water basin in a harbour with gates that control water levels, used
船塢
港口中可關閉水域，用於裝卸或修理船隻
an enclosed water basin in a harbour with gates that control water levels, used for loading cargo onto ships or making repairs
The ship spent three days in the dock for repairs after the storm.
那艘船在船塢裡待了三天，進行暴風雨後的維修。
in the dock — inside the enclosed port area
Cargo containers were stacked along the edge of the dock, waiting for the morning crane.
貨櫃沿著船塢邊緣堆疊，等待清晨的起重機來吊運。
Haruto watched from the bridge as workers guided the vessel into the dock.
Haruto 從駕駛臺看著工人引導船隻駛入船塢。
The old dock was rebuilt with stronger walls to handle larger ships.
舊船塢被重建為更堅固的牆壁，以容納更大的船隻。
文法句型
the dock
in dock
into dock
用法筆記
Countable noun; frequently used with 'in' or 'into'. The expression 'in dock' can also be used informally for a vehicle being repaired.
常見錯誤
2. a port district containing several docks, along with warehouses, repair sheds, a
港區
港口中包括多個碼頭及周邊建築的區域
a port district containing several docks, along with warehouses, repair sheds, and other working buildings
The entire dock was closed for six months after a fire destroyed three warehouses.
一場大火燒毀了三座倉庫後，整個港區關閉了六個月。
Camille toured the historic dock where tea ships once unloaded their cargo.
Camille 參觀了歷史港區，茶葉船曾在那裡卸貨。
historic dock — old dockyard area
New security gates were installed at the entrance to the dock area last winter.
去年冬天，港區入口安裝了新的安全閘門。
The dock employs more than two thousand people in its shipyards and storage buildings.
該港區的造船廠和倉儲大樓僱用了兩千多名員工。
文法句型
the docks
the dock area
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'the docks' to refer to the whole port district. In British English, 'dock' (singular) with 'the' can also refer to the entire dockyard complex.
3. a long landing platform stretching into the water where boats are secured and tr
碼頭
伸出水面供船隻停靠的長形結構
a long landing platform stretching into the water where boats are secured and travellers step ashore or board
Passengers walked along the wooden dock to board the ferry to the island.
乘客沿著木製碼頭走向渡輪，準備前往島嶼。
along the dock — walking on the pier
Zuri tied her small boat to the dock and climbed onto the planks.
Zuri 把她的小船繫在碼頭上，然後爬到木板上。
tied her boat to the dock — mooring at a pier
The fishing boats return to the dock each evening before sunset.
漁船每天傍晚日落前返回碼頭。
A wooden sign at the end of the dock warned swimmers about strong currents nearby.
碼頭盡頭的木牌警告游泳者附近有強勁水流。
文法句型
at the dock
to the dock
from the dock
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: 'at the dock' means beside the pier/landing structure; 'in the dock' means inside the enclosed water basin. Confusing these is a common learner error.
常見錯誤
4. the seating area in a courtroom for someone on trial, separated by a barrier fro
被告席
刑事法庭中被告坐或站的位置
the seating area in a courtroom for someone on trial, separated by a barrier from the rest of the court
The defendant sat quietly in the dock throughout the three-hour hearing.
被告在三個小時的聽審過程中安靜地坐在被告席上。
in the dock — the accused's position in court
When the judge entered, everyone in the courtroom rose, including the man in the dock.
法官進入法庭時，所有人都起身，包括被告席上的男子。
The lawyer approached the dock to speak quietly with her client before the verdict.
律師走近被告席，在宣判前輕聲與她的當事人交談。
From the dock, the accused watched the jury study his face during the trial.
從被告席望去，被告看著陪審團在審判過程中仔細打量他的臉。
文法句型
in the dock
the dock
用法筆記
Used mainly in British and Commonwealth legal systems. In the US, the defendant usually sits at a table with their lawyer, and 'the dock' is less common. Always used with 'the'.
常見錯誤
5. a widespread weed in the Rumex family, with large oval leaves and a deep root sy
酸模
一種長有大寬葉的常見野生草本植物
a widespread weed in the Rumex family, with large oval leaves and a deep root system, common in fields and waste ground
Brooke noticed the dock growing wild in the corner of the garden near the fence.
Brooke 注意到籬笆旁的院子角落長了一叢野生的酸模。
Rubbing a dock leaf on a nettle sting can help soothe the pain.
把酸模葉子揉在蕁麻刺傷處可以幫助緩解疼痛。
dock leaf — leaf of the dock plant
The tall dock plants with their broad leaves are easy to spot in the meadow.
那些葉片寬大的酸模植株在草地上很容易辨認。
Farmers often pull up dock from their fields because the plant spreads quickly.
農民常常把酸模從田裡拔掉，因為這種植物蔓延得很快。
文法句型
dock leaf
dock plant
用法筆記
In British folk tradition, dock leaves are commonly rubbed on nettle stings to relieve the pain. The plant is considered a weed by gardeners.
6. a device or stand into which a smartphone, laptop, or other electronic device is
充電座
供電子產品充電或連接其他設備的底座
a device or stand into which a smartphone, laptop, or other electronic device is placed to charge its battery or connect it to other equipment such as speakers or a monitor
Lakshmi plugged her phone into the dock on her desk to charge it overnight.
Lakshmi 把手機插到桌上的充電座，讓它充一整夜。
plugged her phone into the dock — connecting to charge
The laptop dock connects to a larger screen, a keyboard, and a printer.
這個筆電充電座可以連接大螢幕、鍵盤和印表機。
the laptop dock connects to — linking peripherals
Haruto bought a dock for his tablet to connect it to the office speakers.
Haruto 買了一個平板電腦充電座，以便連接辦公室的喇叭。
Each desk in the office has a dock for connecting a laptop to the network.
辦公室裡的每張桌子都有一個充電座，用來連接筆電到網路。
- docking station
the full formal term, more commonly used for laptops
- charging stand
emphasises the charging function, typically simpler
文法句型
a dock for [device]
dock with [device]
用法筆記
Often shortened to just 'dock' in spoken and informal technology contexts. The full term 'docking station' is more formal. Not used for simple cables — a dock provides physical support and multiple connections.
常見錯誤
7. a raised platform at a warehouse, factory, or station where goods are loaded ont
裝卸月台
倉庫或車站用於裝載貨物的高台
a raised platform at a warehouse, factory, or station where goods are loaded onto or unloaded from trucks, vans, or trains
The truck backed up to the loading dock and workers began unloading the boxes.
卡車倒車到裝卸月台，工人開始卸下箱子。
loading dock — raised platform for vehicles
Crates were stacked on the dock, ready to be loaded onto the delivery van.
板條箱堆放在裝卸月台上，準備裝上貨車。
The warehouse has a raised dock that matches the height of the truck beds.
這間倉庫有一個高度與卡車車斗齊平的裝卸月台。
Mira signed for the shipment at the loading dock and sent the driver to storage.
Mira 在裝卸月台簽收了貨物，然後請司機開到儲藏區。
- loading bay
a similar concept, often a recessed area rather than a raised platform
- loading platform
synonymous, emphasises the flat raised surface
文法句型
loading dock
at the dock
the dock
用法筆記
Common in logistics, warehousing, and retail contexts. Often used with 'loading' to form 'loading dock'. This sense is land-based and has nothing to do with water or ships.
常見錯誤
dock — 動詞
- dockpresent simple I / you / we / they
- docks3rd person singular
- docking-ing form
- dockedpast simple
1. to cut off or reduce a part of something, especially to take money from someone'
扣除；剪短
削減薪資或剪短動物尾巴
to cut off or reduce a part of something, especially to take money from someone's pay as a punishment or to shorten an animal's tail or ears
The company docked ten dollars from Roya's pay for the damaged equipment.
公司因為損壞的設備從 Roya 的薪水中扣了十美元。
docked [amount] from [someone's] pay
The farmer docked the lamb's tail when it was only a few days old.
農夫在小羊出生幾天後就把牠的尾巴剪短了。
docked [animal's] tail — shortening by cutting
The boss docked his wages after he arrived late three times in one week.
老闆扣了他的工資，因為他一週內遲到了三次。
Lien had a portion of her salary docked because she missed the training session.
Lien 因為錯過了培訓課程，被扣除了一部分薪水。
文法句型
dock + something
be docked for something
dock from something
用法筆記
When used for wages, the amount docked is usually a fixed penalty, not a proportional deduction. For animals, 'docking' often refers specifically to tail shortening done for hygiene or breed-standard reasons.
常見錯誤
2. to bring a ship or boat to rest beside a landing area in a port, either arriving
靠港；停泊
船隻抵達碼頭或將船駛入碼頭
to bring a ship or boat to rest beside a landing area in a port, either arriving on its own or being guided there by a captain
The cargo ship docked at the port shortly after sunrise on Tuesday.
貨輪在星期二日出後不久靠港。
docked at [port] — intransitive, ship as subject
The captain carefully docked the ferry in the narrow space between two other boats.
船長小心地將渡輪停泊在另外兩艘船之間的狹窄空間。
docked [ferry] — transitive, captain as subject
Our cruise ship docked at five different cities during the two-week trip.
我們的郵輪在兩週的旅程中停靠了五個不同的城市。
The fishing boats dock early so the catch can be sold fresh.
漁船一早就靠港，這樣漁獲才能趁新鮮賣掉。
Yael watched the container ship dock from her apartment window across the harbour.
Yael 從她公寓的窗戶望著對面的港口，看著那艘貨櫃船靠港。
文法句型
dock at [port]
dock in [harbour]
dock [ship]
用法筆記
Can be used intransitively (the ship docks) or transitively (the captain docks the ship). The transitive use also extends to spacecraft joining in space ('the capsule docked with the space station').