trailer

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein Fahrzeug, das zum Ziehen bestimmt ist und oft zum Transport von Gütern oder als mobiles Zuhause dient; eine kurze Vorschau auf einen Film oder eine Fernsehsendung; oder eine Person, die zurückbleibt oder den Fortschritt aufhält.

A noun with multiple meanings: a vehicle designed to be towed, often used for transporting goods or as a mobile home; a short preview of a film or television show; or a person who lags behind or delays progress.

1. A person who lags behindB2informal

   Someone who takes more time than necessary or falls behind others.

   Nachzügler

   • He's always a trailer in group projects, finishing last.
   • Don't be a trailer; keep up with the rest of the team.
   • The slowest runner was a trailer in the marathon.

   Synonymedawdlerlaggardlingererloitererslowpokestraggler

2. Film previewA2formal

   A short advertisement consisting of scenes from a movie that will be released soon.

   Trailer

   • I saw the trailer for the new superhero film and it looks amazing.
   • The trailer gave away too much of the plot.
   • We watched a trailer before the main feature started.

   Synonymecoming attractionpreviewteaser

3. Large transport vehicleB1formal

   A large conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor, used for transporting goods.

   Anhänger

   • The truck was hauling a heavy trailer full of lumber.
   • A semi-trailer parked at the loading dock.
   • The trailer was loaded with construction materials.

4. Mobile home or caravanB1formal

   A wheeled vehicle that can be pulled by a car or truck and is equipped for living or sleeping.

   Wohnwagen

   • They spent the summer living in a trailer by the lake.
   • We rented a trailer for our road trip across the country.
   • The trailer had a small kitchen and two beds.

   Synonymecampercaravanhouse trailermobile home