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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. 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.