"large spar extending from the bow of a ship with one or more sails of its own," late 13c., probably from Middle Low German bochspret, from boch "bow of a ship" (see bow (n.2)) + spret "pole" (compare Old English spreot "pole," Dutch spriet "spear;" see sprit). French beaupre is a Dutch loan word.
双语例句
1. The Hispaniola rolled steadily, dipping her bowsprit nod and then with a whiff of spray.
西斯潘尼奥拉号稳稳地向前驶去, 船首的斜桅杆不时被一阵飞溅的浪花打湿.
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2. The martingale guy was snapped at the base near the bowsprit cap.
鞅家伙是结束在基地附近的船首斜桅帽.
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3. The bowsprit was undamaged, but loose at the heel.
