coolies
['ku:lɪz]
n.
苦力，小工（尤指旧时印度、中国等的）当地非熟练工人( coolie的名词复数 );
例句:
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They were grabbing coolies for the army.
是兵队拉夫呀!
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In the film we saw a long line of coolies bent almost double under heavy loads.
在影片中我们看到一长行码头工人背着沉重的货物,身子弯得几乎贴近肚子.
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James: I could not modify when coolies are not eligible.
詹姆斯: “我连当苦力都不够资格. ”
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"Get one of the coolies to deliver it, fast," Mr. Pai said.
来自NEWYORKER