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diggers

UK //ˈdɪɡəz//US //ˈdɪɡərz//

词源

源自中古英语 'diggen',意为挖掘,加上后缀 '-er' 表示从事该动作的人或工具。

noun

❶ 指挖掘的人或机器,通常用于描述从事挖掘工作的工人或用于挖掘的机械设备。

“The diggers worked tirelessly to excavate the ancient ruins.”

(挖掘者们不知疲倦地工作,以挖掘古代遗迹。)

“Modern diggers can move tons of earth in just a few hours.”

(现代挖掘机可以在短短几小时内移动数吨的泥土。)

同义词:excavators, miners, shovelers

常见短语

gold diggers — 指那些为了金钱或物质利益而追求富有伴侣的人,通常带有贬义。

“She was accused of being a gold digger after marrying the wealthy businessman.”

(她嫁给富商后被指责为拜金女。)