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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries卡车
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kǎchē
"卡车运送了货物。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large, heavy motor vehicle for transporting goods or troops.
"The delivery lorry arrived early in the morning to unload supplies." - 2
A vehicle used for transporting cargo, typically larger than a van.
"The construction site was busy with lorries bringing in materials."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'lorry' originated in the early 19th century, likely derived from the dialectal word 'lurry' meaning to pull or to drag. It has evolved to refer specifically to a large vehicle designed for transporting goods.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lorry" is said worldwide
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camion
Transliteration: ka-myon
"Le camion a livré les marchandises."
Lkw
Transliteration: el-ka-veh
"Der Lkw brachte die Waren zum Lager."
camion
Transliteration: ka-myon
"Il camion ha consegnato le merci."
camión
Transliteration: ka-myon
"El camión llegó con la carga."
caminhão
Transliteration: ka-mi-nyow
"O caminhão entregou os produtos."
ट्रक
Transliteration: ṭrak
"ट्रक ने सामान पहुँचाया।"
卡车
Transliteration: kǎchē
"卡车运送了货物。"
트럭
Transliteration: teureok
"트럭이 화물을 배달했다."
トラック
Transliteration: torakku
"トラックが荷物を運んできた。"
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