postman
/ˈpəʊstmən/ · /ˈpoʊstmən/
CEFR level A2Topic WorkWord #1314 in the learning path
男邮递员
Definitions
n. a man whose job is to deliver letters and parcels
男邮递员
Example
The postman left a parcel beside our front door.
邮递员把一个包裹放在了我们家门旁。
In remote villages, a postman may provide an essential link between residents and public services.
在偏远村庄，邮递员可能是连接居民与公共服务的重要纽带。
Collocations
- the local postman
- work as a postman
- the postman's round
Word family
- post (n.)
- postal (adj.)
- postwoman (n.)
Synonyms
- mailman
- mail carrier
Usage tip
英式常用；美式常用mail carrier，且不限定性别。
FAQ
- What does postman mean?
- a man whose job is to deliver letters and parcels
- How is postman pronounced?
- UK /ˈpəʊstmən/, US /ˈpoʊstmən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
