c. 1300, "a ship," from ship (n.). Meaning "act of sending (freight) by a ship, etc." is from late 15c. As "ships generally or collectively" from 1590s.
雙語例句
1. The collision took place in the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
撞船事故發生在全世界最繁忙的航道上。
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2. The Greeks are still powerful players in world shipping.
希臘依然是世界航運業強有力的競爭者。
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3. Shipping is included on orders sent within the continental U.S.
美國本土訂單已含運費。
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4. The company provides a styrofoam cushion to protect the tablets during shipping.
該公司用泡沫塑料包住牌匾，以防止其在運輸過程中受損。
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5. Betty started as a shipping clerk at the clothes factory.