sleeper

名詞

UK/ˈsliː.pəʳ/
US/ˈsliː.pɚ/

定義 sleeper 名詞

transport

  1. A railway carriage containing beds for passengers to sleep in, or one of the beds within this carriage, or a train that consists of such carriages.

    • Since I have an overnight journey, I've booked a berth in a sleeper carriage.

    • The 11:45 p.m. train to Venice is a sleeper train.

    • They opted for a sleeper car for the comfort during the long journey.

railway

  1. Countable

    A heavy, horizontal block laid under railway tracks to provide support.

jewelry

  1. Countable

    A small ring made of gold or silver, worn in a pierced ear to keep the piercing open.

achievement

  1. Countable

    Someone or something that achieves unexpected success after a lengthy period of obscurity or inactivity.

agent

  1. Countable

    A secret agent who remains inactive for a significant time after being placed by a government or organization.

garment

  1. Countable

    A one-piece garment worn by babies, especially at night.

片語 sleeper 名詞

  • a good/heavy/light sleeper

    A person whose sleep is characterized by the stated quality, such as being easily awakened or sleeping soundly.

    I am such a light sleeper that even the smallest sounds can wake me up.