| 释义 |
ring·er
I. \ˈriŋə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from ringen to ring (a bell) + -er — more at ring
1. : one that sounds especially by ringing; specifically : bell ringer
2. : a device providing electric current for operating telephone bells
3.
a. : one that enters a competition under false representations especially as to identity or past performances; especially : a horse entered fraudulently in a race under a false name to obtain better odds in the betting
b. : one that strongly resembles another — often used with dead
< a man who is a dead ringer for the senator >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: ring (II) + -er
1. : one that encircles or puts a ring around (something): as
a. : one who puts rings or bands on articles (as on bottles or cigars)
b. : one that rings trees; specifically : a fitter who prepares logs for peeling by cutting through the bark
c. : a quoit or horseshoe that lodges so as to surround the peg; also : the throw by which it is so lodged
2. : a billiard ball encircled with a distinguishing band of color (as usually any of those numbered from nine to fifteen)
3. : a game of marbles in which marbles are placed in a cross in the center of a ring marked on the ground and players try to knock them out of the ring
4. Australia
a. : sheepshearer; especially : a very fast and competent one
b. : stockman, cowboy |