convoy

名词 convoy:

1. a procession of land vehicles traveling together
2. a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships
3. the act of escorting while in transit

动词 convoy:

1. escort in transit

1. Two fighters buzzed the convoy as it approached the coast.
   当船队接近海岸时，两架战斗机飞近示警。
2. Warships will accompany the convoy.
   军舰将护送船队。
3. The troop ships were convoyed across the Atlantic.
   运兵船被护送渡过大西洋。
4. Parents convoy the children in turns to school.
   家长们轮流护送孩子们去学校。

con.voy

n.（名词）
The act of accompanying or escorting, especially for protective purposes.
护航：陪伴或护送的行为，尤指为了保护性目的
An accompanying and protecting force, as of ships or troops.
护航舰队：起陪伴和保护作用的武装力量，如舰队或部队
A group, as of ships or motor vehicles, traveling together with a protective escort or for safety or convenience.
受护送的船队：在护送下或者为了安全或方便而一起行进的（如，船只或机动车）团队
v.tr.（及物动词）
con.voyed,con.voy.ing,con.voys[kôn.voi., k…n-voi.]
To accompany, especially for protection; escort:
护航：伴行，尤指为保护目的；为…护航：
例句：
warships convoying merchant vessels across the Atlantic.
为商船护航横渡大西洋的战舰

来源：
From Middle English convoyen [to escort]
源自 中古英语 convoyen [护航]
from Old French convoier
源自 古法语 convoier
variant of conveier * see convey
conveier的变体 *参见 convey