tippler

英 ['tɪplə(r)] 美['tɪplɚ]
  • n. 酒鬼;倾卸装置;倾卸工

英英释意


1. someone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities

英文词源


tippler (n.)
late 14c., "seller of alcoholic liquors," of uncertain origin (see tipple). In the sense of "habitual drinker" it dates from 1570s.

实用场景例句


I wouldn't say he's a tippler.
我不能说他是个酒鬼.

《简明英汉词典》

Forget that I am ashamed, the tippler confessed, hanging his head.
“为了忘掉我的羞愧.”酒鬼忏悔着, 垂下头来.

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Uncle George was a tippler and often got drunk.
乔治叔叔喜欢喝一杯,但是他经常喝醉.

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