n.右舷

英文释义

v. t. That side of a vessel which is on the right hand of a person who stands on board facing the bow; -- opposed to larboard, or port.

a. Pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship; being or lying on the right side; as, the starboard quarter; starboard tack.

v. t. To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel; as, to starboard the helm.

词干

starboard 船舶或飞机的右舷，右侧
→ 来自古英语 steorbord，右舷，右侧，字面意思即驾驶侧，等同于 steer，驾驶，操纵，board，板， 边，侧。来自过去人坐在船后面右侧撑竿以控制船的方向，因大多数人习惯于用右手而设计。