collier
US /ˈkɑːl.jɚ/
UK /ˈkɒl.i.ər/
名词
1.
矿工, 煤矿工人
a coal miner
示例:
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The old collier told stories of his days working deep underground.
老矿工讲述了他当年在地下深处工作的经历。
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Many families in the region relied on the income from their men working as colliers.
该地区的许多家庭都依靠男性矿工的收入生活。
2.
运煤船, 煤船
a ship for carrying coal
示例:
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The large collier docked at the port, ready to unload its cargo of coal.
大型运煤船停靠在港口，准备卸下煤炭货物。
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Historically, colliers were essential for transporting coal from mines to industrial centers.
历史上，运煤船对于将煤炭从矿山运往工业中心至关重要。