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单词 engineman
释义

engineman

/ˈɛn(d)ʒ(ɪ)nmən/ /ˈɛn(d)ʒ(ɪ)nman/
noun
1A person (especially a man) who operates, or assists with the operation of, a fire engine. Now US.
2A person (especially a man) who operates or attends to a stationary engine (especially a steam engine) in a factory, mine, etc. Now rare (chiefly historical ).
3The operator of a locomotive engine; a train driver.
  • Chiefly, and in early use only, with reference to steam-powered locomotives..

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Boston Selectman. From engine + man.

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