sleeper
US /ˈsliː.pɚ/
UK /ˈsliː.pər/
名詞
1.
2.
枕木
a railway tie or cross-tie, a rectangular support for the rails in railroad tracks
範例:
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The old railway line needed new sleepers.
舊鐵路線需要新的枕木。
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Workers were replacing worn-out sleepers along the track.
工人們正在更換軌道沿線磨損的枕木。
同義詞:
3.
臥鋪車, 臥鋪巴士
a train or bus designed for passengers to sleep in
範例:
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We booked a sleeper for our overnight journey.
我們為夜間旅行預訂了臥鋪車。
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The train offers comfortable sleeper compartments.
這列火車提供舒適的臥鋪車廂。
4.
黑馬, 意外成功者
a person or thing that achieves unexpected success after an initial period of obscurity or failure
範例:
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The movie was a real sleeper hit, gaining popularity months after its release.
這部電影是一部真正的黑馬，上映幾個月後才獲得人氣。
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The young athlete was a sleeper in the competition, surprising everyone with his performance.
這位年輕運動員是比賽中的一匹黑馬，他的表現讓所有人大吃一驚。
5.
耳釘, 睡眠耳環
a type of earring that is worn continuously, especially by children, to keep a piercing open
範例:
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She got her ears pierced and wore small gold sleepers for the first few months.
她穿了耳洞，前幾個月戴著小金耳釘。
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These tiny hoops are perfect as sleepers for new piercings.
這些小耳環非常適合作為新穿孔的耳釘。