单词 | lifer |
释义 | lifer (laɪfəʳ ) Word forms: lifers 1. countable noun A lifer is a criminal who has been given a life sentence. [informal] The average lifer serves just nine to 14 years behind bars, depending on the offence. 2. countable noun A lifer is someone who spends their whole career doing the same job or working for the same company. [informal] He may not be an industry lifer but his broad business background has probably helped him to survive. The lifer syndrome is apparent on the back benches of every party. |
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