a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored 码头,小码头 ■a bridge or staircase used by passengers boarding an aircraft 登机桥;登机梯 ■a breakwater constructed to protect or defend a harbour, stretch of coast, or riverbank 防波堤,突堤
语源
late Middle English: from Old French jetee, feminine past participle of jeter 'to throw' (see jet)