cooper

名词 cooper:

1. United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
   同义词：Peter Cooper
2. United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)
   同义词：Gary Cooper, Frank Cooper
3. United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)
   同义词：James Fenimore Cooper
4. a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs
   同义词：barrel maker

动词 cooper:

1. make barrels and casks

1. I tried to call Mr. Cooper, but the line is busy.
   我试着打电话给库珀先生，但是线路忙。
2. Billy had been fasting against Cooper for three days before the debtor showed up.
   比利为索债在珀门前静坐绝食三天，欠债人库珀才露面。

coop.er

n.（名词）
One that makes or repairs wooden barrels and tubs.
箍桶匠：制作或修理木桶及木盆的人

来源：
Middle English couper
中古英语 couper
from Middle Dutch kôper
源自 中古荷兰语 kôper
from kôpe [basket, tub] * see coop
源自 kôpe [篮子，桶] *参见 coop

【引伸】
coop.er
v.（动词）
coop.erage
n.（名词）