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placer

/ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/

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noun

安置者，安排者

One who places or arranges something.

Examples :

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

婚礼招待会上摆放中心装饰品的安排者很有细节眼光。

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noun

销赃者，收赃人。

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. "

警察怀疑这家当铺的老板是个销赃者，收买的珠宝和电子产品很可能是偷来的。

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noun

孤儿羊，无娘羊。

(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. "

小羊失去母亲后，成了一只无娘羊，总是待在牧场里的大石头旁边，不停地蹭来蹭去。

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noun

砂矿，冲积矿床

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. "

那位老探矿者整天在砂矿里淘金，希望能找到足够的金子来退休养老。

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noun

宝地，藏宝地。

(by extension) Any place holding treasures.

Examples :

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

阁楼简直是个藏宝地，堆满了旧玩具和相册。

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adjective

冲积的，沙积的。

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. "

那个老探矿者淘洗着河床里的冲积金，希望能找到一块值钱的金块。

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