| 单词 | snow-maker |
| 释义 | > as lemmassnow-maker snow-maker n. originally U.S. a device used for the artificial production of a snow-like precipitate for ski-slopes and the like; also one who makes snow by the use of such a device. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > precipitation or atmospheric moisture > snow > [noun] > making a snow-like precipitate > device for snow-maker1955 snow gun1971 1955 N.Y. Times 30 Jan. ii. 31/4 The snow makers provided a long-needed answer on how to cope with the snowless situation..in the Southern Catskills. 1963 Engineering 13 Sept. 321/3 Snow-makers mix air and water under pressure and blow the resulting mixture in dense 50 ft arcs. 1965 Economist 25 Dec. 1416/1 While the rainmakers have been failing, for a decade or more the snowmakers have been succeeding beyond their wildest dreams and as a result..more American skiers than ever are assured of at least enough snow to try out the new skis which they have been given for Christmas. 1980 J. Krantz Princess Daisy xxvi. 461 The snow-making machines had started... The snow~makers continued to cover the path. < as lemmas |
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