sleeper
US /ˈsliː.pɚ/
UK /ˈsliː.pər/
名词
1.
2.
枕木
a railway tie or cross-tie, a rectangular support for the rails in railroad tracks
示例:
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The old railway line needed new sleepers.
旧铁路线需要新的枕木。
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Workers were replacing worn-out sleepers along the track.
工人们正在更换轨道沿线磨损的枕木。
同义词:
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卧铺车, 卧铺巴士
a train or bus designed for passengers to sleep in
示例:
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We booked a sleeper for our overnight journey.
我们为夜间旅行预订了卧铺车。
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The train offers comfortable sleeper compartments.
这列火车提供舒适的卧铺车厢。
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黑马, 意外成功者
a person or thing that achieves unexpected success after an initial period of obscurity or failure
示例:
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The movie was a real sleeper hit, gaining popularity months after its release.
这部电影是一部真正的黑马，上映几个月后才获得人气。
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The young athlete was a sleeper in the competition, surprising everyone with his performance.
这位年轻运动员是比赛中的一匹黑马，他的表现让所有人大吃一惊。
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耳钉, 睡眠耳环
a type of earring that is worn continuously, especially by children, to keep a piercing open
示例:
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She got her ears pierced and wore small gold sleepers for the first few months.
她穿了耳洞，前几个月戴着小金耳钉。
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These tiny hoops are perfect as sleepers for new piercings.
这些小耳环非常适合作为新穿孔的耳钉。