- common passenger accommodation in the hold of a ship
- steerage
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- common passenger accommodation in the hold of a ship
- steerage
This meaning refers to a basic, usually overcrowded, area in a ship where passengers can stay at a lower fare, typically with less comfort compared to other accommodations.
They found a few beds in the passenger accommodation.
The passengers are waiting to board in the steerage.
This meaning emphasizes the section of the ship designated for passengers who pay the least, often referring to the discomfort and crowded conditions experienced in this area.
In the past, many immigrants traveled to the New World in steerage.
He decided to choose steerage instead of the more expensive cabins to save money.
Generated collocations (experimental)
tǒng cāng统舱Fáng房steerage roomchéng chuán乘船tǒng cāng统舱to travel in steeragetǒng cāng统舱lǚ kè旅客stowaway passengertǒng cāng统舱piào票steerage tickettōng wǎng通往tǒng cāng统舱de的lóu tī楼梯stairway to steeragetǒng cāng统舱fú wù服务steerage servicezài在tǒng cāng统舱de的shēng huó生活life in steerage