amidships

副词 adv. 感叹词 intj.
中文释义

英文释义

副词 adv.
  1. In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally. not-comparable,usually
    — [The U-boat captain] waited until the crosshairs lay directly amidships.
  2. Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501). not-comparable,usually
  3. On the flank, at a vulnerable place. figuratively,not-comparable,usually
    — In stating that the Woosters never give up, I was in error. These words caught me amidships and took all the fighting spirit out of me, leaving me a spent force.
感叹词 intj.
  1. A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel.

词形变化

more amidships comparative most amidships superlative midships alternative midships alternative

词源

词源 1
From amid + ships.
词源 2
From amid + ships.
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