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单词 trimmer
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trimmer

noun

trim·​mer ˈtri-mər How to pronounce trimmer (audio)
1
a(1)
: one that trims articles
(2)
: one that stows coal or freight on a ship so as to distribute the weight properly
b
: an instrument or machine with which trimming is done
c
: a circuit element (such as a capacitor) used to tune a circuit to a desired frequency
2
: a beam that receives the end of a header in floor framing
3
: a person who modifies a policy, position, or opinion especially out of expediency

Synonyms

  • acrobat
  • chameleon
  • chancer [British]
  • opportunist
  • temporizer
  • timeserver
  • weathercock
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Example Sentences

gradually fading in the primaries, the former front-runner watched helplessly as the trimmers rushed to embrace the party's newest rising star last year's winner of the tournament unexpectedly got trimmed in the first round, and the trimmer was a young player that no one had ever heard of
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Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

trimmer

noun

1
as in chameleon
a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions gradually fading in the primaries, the former front-runner watched helplessly as the trimmers rushed to embrace the party's newest rising star

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • chameleon
  • weathercock
  • plotter
  • timeserver
  • temporizer
  • machinator
  • egotist
  • acrobat
  • opportunist
  • egoist
  • chancer
  • schemer
  • self-seeker
  • conniver
2
as in whipper
one that defeats an enemy or opponent last year's winner of the tournament unexpectedly got trimmed in the first round, and the trimmer was a young player that no one had ever heard of

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • whipper
  • winner
  • beater
  • conqueror
  • ruler
  • champion
  • victor
  • subduer
  • champ
  • master
  • vanquisher
  • placer
  • dominator
  • finalist
  • top dog
  • subjugator
  • overdog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • loser
  • washout
  • pushover
  • flop
  • quitter
  • punching bag
  • failure
  • underdog
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