coolie
n.苦力,小工(尤指旧时印度、中国等的)当地非熟练工人
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coolie为短语/超纲词汇
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coolie
/'ku:lɪ; `kulɪ/
n (dated derog 旧, 讳, 贬) unskilled Asian labourer (亚洲的)苦力.
coolie
n[C]taboo old-fashioned
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Hindi;Origin: kuli]
a very offensive word for an unskilled worker who is paid very low wages, especially in parts of Asia. Do not use this word.