a box, bottle, etc. in which sth can be stored or transported 容器◆drinks in plastic and glass containers 以塑料和玻璃容器盛载的饮料
() a large metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea, road or rail 集装箱；货柜◆UK ports expect a 5% annual increase in container traffic(= the number of containers transported). 预计英国港口每年增加 5% 的集装箱运输量。➡ picture at transport ⨁a container lorry / port / ship / truck 集装箱车／港口／船／卡车⨁to load / unload containers 装／卸集装箱