Ⅰ. boat “船、艇,”是普通用语。主要指用浆、篙、帆或引擎的小船、小艇,但有时也指大轮船。如:
① We crossed the river by boat. 我们乘船过河。
② They pulled the boat up on to the shore. 他们把这条船拖上了岸。(指小船)
③ When does the boat leave for Shanghai?(指轮船)
Ⅱ. ship “船、舰,”多指大的航海船只。如:
① The ship is at sea. 船厂在航海。
② They went to Guangahou by ship. 他们乘船去广州。