| 单词 | iceberger |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈiceberger ˈiceberger n. rare (a) figurative a cold and unresponsive person; (b) a person (or ship) sailing in seas where icebergs abound, or harvesting the ice from icebergs. ΚΠ 1835 Relig. Inquirer & Gospel Anchor 14 Mar. 400/3 They are no longer a race of icebergers; they are warmed by an ardent love for the cause, and are letting their light shine before men. 1861 L. L. Noble After Icebergs 217 Captain Knight, an experienced iceberger. 1909 Outing Oct. 112/2 A iceberger [sic]..the same being a ship that hunts for icebergs in the summer so's to..sell 'em to the ice-houses. < as lemmas |
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