trencherman
/tren-cher-muhn/US // ˈtrɛn tʃər mən //UK // (ˈtrɛntʃəmən) //
战壕里的人,战壕里的男人,战壕里的战士,战壕里的勇士
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
plural trench·er·men.
- : a person who has a hearty appetite; a heavy eater.
- : Archaic. a hanger-on; parasite.
Examples
Rick ate half a dozen hot dogs himself, while Scotty maintained his reputation as a good trencherman with two on top of that.
He was a gallant trencherman, and the strange tropic viands tickled his palate.
Now set to like a good trencherman, though, being but plain men, our fare is likewise plain.
In the dialogue that follows, the valiant soldier and the valiant trencherman appear in humorous contrast.
He was a valiant trencherman, and strong drink was a passion and a weakness with him.
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