/bɜ:θ; bɝθ/
n
1 sleeping-place on a ship, train, etc （船、列车等的）卧铺.
2 place for a ship to be tied up in a harbour, or to be at anchor （船舶的）停泊地或锚位
*find a safe berth, eg one protected from bad weather 寻找安全的停泊地（如躲避恶劣天气的处所）.
3 (infml 口) job or position (esp an enjoyable one) 职务或职位（尤指顺心的）
*a snug/cosy berth 舒适的[惬意的]职位.
4 (idm 习语) give sb/sth a wide berth => wide.

v
1 [Tn usu passive 通常用于被动语态] provide (sb) with a sleeping-place 为（某人）提供卧铺
*Six passengers can be berthed on the lower deck. 下层舱可为六位乘客提供卧铺.
2 (a) [Tn] tie up (a ship) in a harbour or at a suitable place; moor 将（船）系泊（在港口或适当地方）; 停泊.
(b) [I] (of a ship) come to a berth; moor （指船）来到停泊地; 停泊
*The liner berthed at midday. 班轮中午到达停泊地.