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cliff dweller

/klɪf ˈdwɛlər/

翻译: 指住在大型公寓楼或摩天大楼里的人,尤指城市居民;也历史上指居住在悬崖洞穴或岩屋中的美洲原住民。

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/klɪf ˈdwɛlər/C1informalamerican
  • zh指住在大型公寓楼或摩天大楼里的人,尤指城市居民;也历史上指居住在悬崖洞穴或岩屋中的美洲原住民。

A term used to describe someone who lives in a large apartment building, especially in a city, or historically refers to Native American peoples who lived in cliff dwellings.

  1. Historical inhabitantB2formalamerican

    A member of a prehistoric Native American people who lived in cliff dwellings, especially in the southwestern United States.

    zh悬崖居民

    • The cliff dwellers built their homes into the sides of canyons.
    • Archaeologists study the artifacts left by the cliff dwellers.
    • The ancient cliff dwellers of Mesa Verde are famous for their architecture.
  2. Modern urban residentB2informalamerican

    A humorous or informal term for someone who lives in a high-rise apartment building, especially in a city.

    zh高层住宅居民

    • As a cliff dweller in Manhattan, she has a great view of the skyline.
    • He's a true cliff dweller, living on the 30th floor of a downtown tower.
    • Many cliff dwellers enjoy the convenience of city living.