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bearers

UK //ˈbeərəz//US //ˈberərz//

词源

源自中古英语 'berere',来自古英语 'beran'(意为携带)加上后缀 '-er',表示执行动作的人。

noun

❶ 指携带或运送某物的人或物,常用于正式场合描述承担重要物品或信息传递的人。

“The Olympic torch bearers ran through the city.”

(奥运火炬手们跑过城市。)

“The bearers carried the heavy statue into the museum.”

(搬运工们将沉重的雕像搬进了博物馆。)

❶ 指持有票据、支票等金融工具的人,可以凭此获得支付或权利。

“Bearer bonds can be redeemed by anyone who holds them.”

(无记名债券可以由任何持有者兑现。)

“The check is payable to the bearer.”

(这张支票可以支付给持票人。)

同义词:carriers, holders, messengers, couriers, porters

常见短语

standard bearers — 指某个团体或运动的代表人物,象征性地举着旗帜或代表某种理念。

“She became the standard bearer for women's rights in the 20th century.”

(她成为了20世纪女权运动的代表人物。)

bearer of gifts — 指送礼的人,常用于节日或特殊场合描述带来礼物的人。

“The children were excited to see the bearer of gifts at the Christmas party.”

(孩子们在圣诞派对上看到送礼人时非常兴奋。)