| 单词 |
boteler |
| 释义 |
▪ I. botel orig. U.S.|bəʊˈtɛl|
Also boatel.
[Blend of boat n. and hotel n.]
A hotel catering for boat-owners (see quot. 1960).
1956N.Y. Times 3 June 25 A ‘boatel’ in the park for the overnight accommodation of yachtsmen and outboard-boat operators. 1959Woman's Day July 28/2 The area is accessible only by boat or sea-plane, and there are no automobiles on the island. Hence the Inn at Windigo Harbor and the Lodge at Rock Harbor are referred to as botels rather than motels. 1960Daily Tel. 20 Aug. 7/1 Boatel. It means what you would expect: a waterfront hotel where you can bring your own boat, or hire one, and have the best of both worlds by spending your holiday sailing yet being able to live ashore in warm, dry comfort. 1962Ocean Times (R.M.S. ‘Queen Mary’) 20 Oct. 8/1 (Advt.), Boulters Inn Botel..situated on the River Thames. 1969Daily Tel. 11 Jan. 19/3 It will include two hotels, flats, ‘boatels’, yacht clubs.
2. A ship with the facilities of a hotel. Also attrib.
1959Listener 31 Dec. 1162/1 (Advt.), A new concept of river cruising by the botels ‘Amsterdam’ and ‘Arnhem’. 1962Times 3 Jan. 2/3 ‘Botel cruises’ through the heart of Europe.
▪ II. botel, boteler
obs. form of bottle, butler n. |
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