collier
US /ˈkɑːl.jɚ/
UK /ˈkɒl.i.ər/
名詞
1.
礦工, 煤礦工人
a coal miner
範例:
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The old collier told stories of his days working deep underground.
老礦工講述了他當年在地底深處工作的經歷。
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Many families in the region relied on the income from their men working as colliers.
該地區的許多家庭都依靠男性礦工的收入生活。
2.
運煤船, 煤船
a ship for carrying coal
範例:
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The large collier docked at the port, ready to unload its cargo of coal.
大型運煤船停靠在港口，準備卸下煤炭貨物。
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Historically, colliers were essential for transporting coal from mines to industrial centers.
歷史上，運煤船對於將煤炭從礦山運往工業中心至關重要。