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steeplejack

n.高空作业工人

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steeplejack


n person who climbs steeples, tall chimneys, etc to repair or paint them 高空作业修建工(爬上尖塔、高烟囱等进行修缮或粉刷者).

steeplejack


n[C]
[Date: 1800-1900; Origin: steeple + jack 'man, worker' (16-20 centuries) (from Jack; JACK1)]
someone whose work is repairing towers, tall chimneys etc