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cruiser

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Navy, Water, Outdoor, Police, Motor vehicles
cruis·er /ˈkruːzə $ -ər/ noun [countable]  1 PMNa large fast ship used by the navy 巡洋舰 a battle cruiser 战列巡洋舰2. TTWDLOa boat used for pleasure 游艇3. American EnglishSCPTTC a police car 警车
Examples from the Corpus
cruisera battle cruiserYou admit that once we repair the battle cruiser nothing will stop Wienis from attacking us.It gave the cabin cruiser set a thrill to see us in action.It's a very good cruiser, too, moving along effortlessly at motorway limit speeds and above. 40.Several other cruisers squatted dourly like giant hibernating tortoises.The huge engine meant Honda faced a problem keeping the bike's seat height low enough to fit the cruiser mould.The cruiser was pulled up below and the cops were questioning an old man with gray hair.battle cruiserTwo weeks ago an Anacreonian merchant ship came across a derelict battle cruiser of the old Imperial navy.You admit that once we repair the battle cruiser nothing will stop Wienis from attacking us.
cruis·er nounChineseSyllable
navy ship Corpus large by the used fast a


cruiser
cruiser /ˈkruːzə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
1. a large fast ship used by the navy:
    a battle cruiser
2. a boat used for pleasure
3. American English a police car


cruiserBrE /ˈkruːzə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈkruːzər/ 🔊 nouna large fast ship used in war 巡洋舰
(also ˈcabin cruiser) a boat with a motor and room for people to sleep, used for pleasure trips (可住宿的)舱式游艇
(NAmE) a police car 巡逻警车