Berth

(n.)

1. sleeping-place on a ship, train, etc.

（船、列车等的）卧铺

2. place for a ship to be tied up in a harbour, or to be at anchor

（船舶的）停泊地活锚位

e.g. find a safe berth, e.g. one protected from bad weather

寻找安全的停泊地（如躲避恶劣天气的处所）

3. (infml) job or position (esp. an enjoyable one)

职务或职位（尤指顺心的）

e.g. a snug/cosy berth

舒适的/惬意的职位

4. (idm.) give sb/sth a wide berth: re,aom at a safe dostamce frp, sb/stj

与某人/某物保持安全距离

e.g. He's so boring that I always try to give him a wide berth at parties.

他这个人很没意思，在聚会上我总是对他退避三舍。

(v.)

1. provide (sb) with a sleeping-place

为（某人）提供卧铺

e.g. Six passengers can be berthed on the lower deck.

下层舱可为六位乘客提供卧铺。

2. (a) tie up (a ship) in a harbour or at a suitable place; moor

将（船）系泊（在港口或适当地方）；停泊

(b) (of a ship) come to a berth; moor

（指船）来到停泊地

e.g. The liner berthed at midday.

班轮中午到达停泊地。

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