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placer

/ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/

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noun

配置する人、配置者

One who places or arranges something.

Examples :

"The placer of the centerpieces at the wedding reception had a great eye for detail. "

結婚披露宴でセンターピースを配置する人は、細部までよく見ていた。

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noun

盗品を扱う人

One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.

Examples :

"The police suspected the pawn shop owner was a placer, buying jewelry and electronics that were likely stolen. "

警察は質屋の店主が盗品を扱う人で、おそらく盗まれた宝石や電子機器を買っていたと疑った。

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noun

母を亡くした子羊

(sheep) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.

Examples :

"After its mother died, the little lamb became a placer, constantly staying near and rubbing against the large rock in the pasture. "

母を亡くした小さな子羊は、牧草地の大きな岩のそばにいつもいて、擦り寄る、母を亡くした子羊になりました。

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noun

砂金採取場

A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.

Examples :

"The old prospector spent his days working the placer, hoping to find enough gold to retire. "

老鉱夫は、引退するのに十分な金を見つけようと、砂金採取場で働きながら日々を過ごした。

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noun

宝物庫、宝物

(by extension) Any place holding treasures.

Examples :

"The attic was a placer of forgotten treasures, filled with old toys and photo albums. "

屋根裏部屋は、古いおもちゃや写真アルバムでいっぱいの、忘れられた宝物の宝物庫でした。

geology mineral property place

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adjective

砂鉱の、砂金質の

Alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver

Examples :

"The old prospector sifted through the placer gold, hoping to find a valuable nugget. "

老鉱夫は貴重なナゲットを見つけようと、砂鉱の金をふるいにかけた。

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