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snuffers

/ˈsnʌf.ər/

翻译: 指用于熄灭蜡烛的锥形带柄工具(熄烛罩),也指熄灭蜡烛的人或使用鼻烟的人。, 一种类似剪刀的工具,用于剪去蜡烛烧焦的烛芯并夹住烛花。

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noun

snuffer/ˈsnʌf.ər/C2formal
  • zh指用于熄灭蜡烛的锥形带柄工具(熄烛罩),也指熄灭蜡烛的人或使用鼻烟的人。

A noun referring to a cone-shaped implement with a handle used for extinguishing candles, or a person who snuffs out candles or uses snuff.

  1. Candle extinguisherB2formal

    A cone-shaped implement with a handle, used for extinguishing candles.

    zh烛罩

    • She used a brass snuffer to put out the candles after dinner.
    • The antique snuffer was beautifully engraved.
    • He carefully placed the snuffer over the flame.

    同义词extinguisher

  2. Person who extinguishes candlesC1formal

    A person whose job or habit is to snuff out candles.

    zh熄烛人

    • The snuffer went around the hall, putting out the last candles.
    • In the old days, a snuffer was employed to manage the lighting.
    • He acted as the snuffer for the evening ceremony.
  3. Snuff userC1formal

    A person who uses snuff (powdered tobacco).

    zh鼻烟使用者

    • The old man was a habitual snuffer, always carrying a small box.
    • Snuffers often prefer finely ground tobacco.
    • He was known as a snuffer among his friends.
词形
  • snuffers plural form
  • snuffers' possessive plural form
  • snuffer's possessive singular form

noun

/ˈsnʌf.əz/C2formal已废弃
  • zh一种类似剪刀的工具,用于剪去蜡烛烧焦的烛芯并夹住烛花。

A tool, typically resembling scissors, used for trimming the burnt wick of a candle and holding the snuff.

  1. Candle trimming toolC2formalbritish

    Scissors or a tool used for trimming the burnt wick of a candle and holding the snuff.

    zh烛芯剪

    • She used the snuffers to trim the candle wick before it smoked.
    • The antique snuffers were made of brass and silver.
    • He carefully placed the snuffers on the tray after use.