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词汇 peterman
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Definition of peterman in English:

peterman

nounPlural petermen ˈpiːtəmənˈpidərmən
archaic
  • A thief or safe-breaker.

    〈古〉撬保险箱的窃贼

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It takes as long to train a bank robber as a doctor, going through the grades of look-out, getaway driver, peterman (safeblower) and, most highly skilled, the man who knows how to launder large quantities of notes.

Origin

Early 19th century: from slang peter 'a trunk or safe' + man.

Definition of peterman in US English:

peterman

nounˈpidərmənˈpēdərmən
archaic
  • A safecracker.

    〈古〉撬保险箱的窃贼

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It takes as long to train a bank robber as a doctor, going through the grades of look-out, getaway driver, peterman (safeblower) and, most highly skilled, the man who knows how to launder large quantities of notes.

Origin

Early 19th century: from slang peter ‘a trunk or safe’ + man.

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