Portable



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• adj. 轻便的, 手提式的
• ［英］ adj. 轻便的, 手提式的 ( capable of being carried)
• ［记］ port ( 拿) +able -> 可以拿的 -> 轻便的
• ［同］ 同根词: portage ( 搬运费) ; transport ( 运输)
• ［例］ John worked at his portable computer in the cafe.

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin portabilis, from Latin portare to carry — more at fare
• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a. capable of being carried or moved about <a portable TV>
  • b. characterized by portability <a portable pension>
  • c. usable on many computers with little or no modification <portable software>
• 2. archaic bearable
• ? portably adverb

II. noun

• Date: 1883
• something that is portable

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