"front part of an army or other advancing group," c. 1600, shortening of vanguard.
van (n.2)
"covered truck or wagon," 1829, shortening of caravan. Century Dictionary suggests this was perhaps regarded as *carry-van.
中文解释
〔近形词〕运货车(van)上是盐〈yan〉包分析：van——“玩”的近似拼音。记忆：我开着客货两用车出去玩。1. shortening of vanguard.2. advance => van.3. shortening of caravan.4. Century Dictionary suggests this was perhaps regarded as *carry-van.5. nav- <====> van.6. v- (vehicle) + an => van: 一辆车。
实用例句
1. We spent years travelling around in a rusty old van.
我们多年来都开着一辆生锈的旧货车四处旅行。
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2. It was unbelievably dramatic as lightning crackled all round the van.
闪电在货车周围炸开时，情景异常壮观。
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3. There was a loud thump as the horse crashed into the van.
马撞在货车上发出砰的一声巨响。
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4. He made a living of sorts selling pancakes from a van.
他靠用货车卖薄饼勉强度日。
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5. Deliveries are made by common carrier or van line.