问题: 为什么英语中用she来做船的第三人称？
如题。
解答:
有以下几种解释：
1。古罗马时代常以建造船只的方式向某位女神致敬
2。航海民族将船只视为母亲的化身
3。水手们认为船只和女人有许多相似之处，看下面这段话
"A boat is called a she because there's always a great deal of bustle around her...because there's usually a gang of men around...because she has waist and stays...because she takes a lot of paint to keep her looking good...because it's not the initial expense that breaks you, it's the upkeep...because she is all decked out...because it takes a good man to handle her right...because she shows her topside, hides her bottom and, when coming into port, always heads for the buoys."
（George Moses in Falmouth, Massachusetts）
尼米兹海军上将也同意这种解释。他提到：
A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder." ............Naval Ceremonies, Customs, and Traditions.
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