brakeman

构词拆分

brake词根/词干

-man后缀

Someone (possibly implied male) who is an expert in an area or who takes part in an activity. · Someone (possibly implied male) who is employed or holds a position in an area.

词源说明

From brake + -man.

释义（英文）

名词 Noun

(US, rail transport) A railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes, couplings etc.
(mining, historical) A person employed to work the steam engine or other machinery that raises the coal from the mine.
(sports