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pillion

/pil-yuhn/US // ˈpɪl yən //UK // (ˈpɪljən) //

后座,后排乘客,后座乘客,后排座位

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a pad or cushion attached behind a saddle, especially as a seat for a woman.
    • : a pad, cushion, saddle, or the like, used as a passenger seat on a bicycle, motor scooter, etc.
    • : a passenger's saddle or seat behind the driver's seat on a motorcycle.

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Examples

  • The saddle of Maitre Perrot had a pillion attached behind for a lady, but this was at present untenanted.

  • "An officer and eight men," he whispered to Rupert as he leapt into the saddle, while Rupert lifted Adele on to the pillion.

  • Clem had met her in Jackson with his nag, and she was riding, mountain-fashion, on a pillion behind him.

  • Young Mr. Beall carried his bride on a pillion behind him, her red riding-cloak flung over her ball dress.

  • But it was long before it began to supplant the post-horses and the feminine pillion.