| 单词 |
watersider |
| 释义 |
ˈwatersider Austral. and N.Z.
[f. waterside + -er1.]
A dockside worker.
1914Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.) 4 Feb. 10 For some time certain sections of watersiders who term themselves loyal men have been making periodic attacks on certain officials of the harbour board. 1925Glasgow Herald 28 Oct. 12 The Entor is berthed at Fremantle under a police guard, with watersiders discharging her. 1949F. Sargeson I saw it in my Dream xiv. 160, I see they're having trouble with those watersiders again. 1969Age (Melbourne) 24 May 3/3 The watersiders' vigilance officer..went aboard and warned the mate that if the ship sailed she would be declared ‘black’ in all Australian ports. 1969Northern Territory News 11 July 8/2 Darwin watersiders now officially have a guaranteed minimum wage of $200 a month, but will continue to press for permanent employment with a minimum weekly wage. 1984N.Z. Listener 10–16 Mar. 22/2 There, tattooed watersiders drink away the profits of a crown and anchor session down at the wharves. |
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