"sleeper"的定义和意义

Sleeper

名词

睡眠者, 休息者

a rester who is sleeping

连体睡衣, 带脚睡衣

pajamas with feet; worn by children

卧铺, 卧车

a sleeping section or berth in a train or other means of transportation

What is a "sleeper"?

A sleeper is a section or carriage in a train or other form of transportation designed for passengers to sleep during long journeys. It includes beds or reclining sleeping areas, sometimes in private rooms and sometimes in shared spaces. Sleepers are commonly found on overnight trains and long-distance buses, providing bedding and other features like curtains or small washrooms to make travel more comfortable.

Example

She slept soundly in the sleeper during the journey.

The sleeper was equipped with a fold-down bed.

枕木, 轨枕

a horizontal support beam that connects the rails of a railroad track and helps distribute the weight of passing trains

黑马电影, 意外成功的作品

a movie, novel, play, etc. that is initially underappreciated, but gains sudden and unexpected success later on

What is a "sleeper"?

A sleeper is a film, book, or other media that initially goes unnoticed or receives little attention but later gains popularity and success. Despite a modest or unremarkable start, a sleeper eventually attracts a large audience or significant acclaim over time. This term often describes works that exceed expectations and become unexpectedly popular or influential.

睡眠鱼, 卧底鱼

tropical fish that resembles a goby and rests quietly on the bottom in shallow water

沙发床, 可折叠床

a piece of furniture that can be opened up into a bed

黑马, 意外的成功者

an unexpected achiever of success

卧底, 潜伏者

a spy or saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal