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wheelman

/weel-muhn, hweel-/US // ˈwil mən, ˈʰwil- //

轮机员,轮机手,轮机师,车工

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural wheel·men.

    • : Also wheels·man [weelz-muhn, hweel-] /ˈwilz mən, ˈʰwil-/ . a helmsperson or steersperson.
    • : a rider of a bicycle, tricycle, or the like.
    • : Slang. a driver, especially a chauffeur: The mobster's wheelman was also his bodyguard.a person who drives the getaway car in a holdup or robbery.

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Examples

  • A policeman witnessed the accident, but he clearly placed the blame on the careless wheelman.

  • If any other wheelman chooses to tire his muscles and overstrain his heart for a mere bit of boasting, let him do it.

  • It was soon followed by "And a half four," upon which the lieutenant directed the wheelman to steer directly for the Bellevite.

  • Furthermore, aside from the question of health altogether, a wheelman becomes quickly tired out with this continual shifting.

  • Even a glad good-night was exchanged, the wheelman's voice rising in a quaver of grateful affection.