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powder monkey

/ˈpaʊdə ˌmʌŋki/

翻译: 历史术语,指风帆时代海战中在军舰上从弹药库向火炮运送火药的男孩。该词现已过时,除历史语境外在现代汉语中很少使用。

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/ˈpaʊdə ˌmʌŋki/informal已废弃
  • zh历史术语,指风帆时代海战中在军舰上从弹药库向火炮运送火药的男孩。该词现已过时,除历史语境外在现代汉语中很少使用。

A historical term for a young boy who carried gunpowder from the ship's magazine to the cannons during naval battles in the age of sail. The term is now obsolete and rarely used outside of historical contexts.

  1. Historical naval roleC1formalbritish

    A young boy employed on warships to carry gunpowder from the magazine to the cannons during battle.

    zh火药猴

    • The powder monkey ran quickly to supply the cannons.
    • In the age of sail, powder monkeys were essential for naval combat.
    • The captain praised the powder monkey for his bravery under fire.
  2. Modern slang for explosives expertC1informal

    A person who handles or works with explosives, often in mining or demolition.

    zh爆破专家

    • The powder monkey carefully set the charges for the controlled demolition.
    • He worked as a powder monkey in the quarry for years.
    • The team of powder monkeys prepared the blast site.