early 15c., from French portable "that can be carried," from Late Latin portabilis "that can be carried," from Latin portare "to carry" (see port (n.1)). Related: Portability.
雙語例句
1. A small-screen portable TV can be a good investment.
小屏幕的便攜式電視機(jī)很值得買。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He bellowed information into the mouthpiece of his portable telephone.
他對著手機(jī)話筒吼了一通信息。
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3. There was a little portable television switched on behind the bar.
柜臺后面有一臺開著的便攜式小型電視機(jī)。
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4. There was a permanent 20-yard queue for the portable toilets.