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starboard

/ˈstɑɹbɚd/

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noun

右舷，船右。

The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.

Examples :

""The captain ordered the crew to move the supplies to the starboard side of the ship to balance the weight." "

船长命令船员将补给品搬到船的右舷，以保持船身平衡。

nautical sailing vehicle direction position

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noun

右舷值班

One of the two traditional watches aboard a ship standing a watch in two.

Examples :

"The starboard watch is responsible for maintaining course during the first half of the night. "

右舷值班人员负责在前半夜保持航向。

nautical sailing direction position

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verb

向右舷转舵，往右舷开。

To put to the right, or starboard, side of a vessel.

Examples :

"to starboard the helm"

把舵向右打。

nautical sailing vehicle direction