mid-12c., "support of a span of a bridge," from Medieval Latin pera, of unknown origin, perhaps from Old North French pire "a breakwater," from Vulgar Latin *petricus, from Latin petra "rock" (see petrous), but OED is against this. Meaning "solid structure in a harbor, used as a landing place for vessels," is attested from mid-15c.
pier 双语例句
1. The ship was moored broadside to the pier.
这艘船横泊在码头旁。
来自柯林斯例句
2. We stood on the pier and watched as they embarked.
我们站在突码头上目送他们登船。
来自《权威词典》
3. The motorboat put on speed as soon as it left the pier.