Convoy



GRE

解释

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• v. 护航, 护送
• ［英］ v. 护航, 护送 ( escort; accompany)
• ［记］ con＋voy ( 路, 看) -> 一路 ( 照看) -> 护送
• ［同］ 近形词: convey ( 搬运, 传达)

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb

• Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French convoier, from Old French conveier, from Vulgar Latin *conviare — more at convey
• Date: 14th century
• accompany; especially to escort for protection

II. noun

• Date: 1523
• 1. one that convoys; especially a protective escort (as for ships)
• 2. the act of convoying
• 3. a group convoyed or organized for convenience or protection in moving

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