1944, "airshaft for submarines," from German Schnorchel, from German navy slang Schnorchel "nose, snout," related to schnarchen "to snore" (see snore (n.)). So called from its resemblance to a nose and its noise when in use. The anglicized spelling first recorded 1949. The meaning "curved tube used by a swimmer to breathe under water" is first recorded 1951.
中文解释
1. snore => snorkel "nose, snout".2. 它们两者都同源于拟声词根 *snor- .3. So called from its resemblance to a nose and its noise when in use.
实用例句
1. With a snorkel, however, a diver can stay under water for quite a long time.
可是, 潜水员携带一根通气管就可以在水下呆很长时间.
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2. This is full stroke swimming with a front - mount snorkel.
这是戴呼吸管的完整划臂动作.
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3. It's a pity that we didn't dive and snorkel last time.
上次我们来没有去跳水和浮潜好可惜哦.
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4. Dive and snorkel sites are easily accessible by boat from the beach.
从海滩坐船就可以直接到达潜水和潜泳的场所,方便极了.
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5. B . No. But I did buy a mask and fins and a snorkel.