잠을 자고 있는 사람이나 동물 또는 특정한 방식으로 잠을 자는 이
A person or animal who is asleep or who sleeps in a specified way.
예문:
"The heavy sleeper didn't even flinch when the thunder roared."
"As a light sleeper, she finds it hard to rest in noisy hotels."
초기에는 주목받지 못하다가 나중에 뜻밖의 큰 성공을 거둔 작품
A movie, book, or play that achieves sudden unexpected success after initially attracting little attention.
예문:
"The low-budget indie film turned into a sleeper hit after several weeks."
"Critics were surprised when the obscure novel became a sleeper success."
철도 선로 아래에 깔아 레일을 받치는 나무나 콘크리트 뭉치
A rectangular support for the rails in a railroad track.
예문:
"The maintenance crew is replacing the old wooden sleepers with concrete."
"Heavy freight trains put immense pressure on the railway sleepers."
승객이 잠을 잘 수 있는 침대 시설이 갖춰진 기차 객차
A railroad car with berths for passengers to sleep in.
예문:
"We decided to take the sleeper to save time on our trip to Paris."
"The sleeper compartment was surprisingly spacious and clean."
오랜 기간 활동하지 않고 일반인처럼 위장하여 잠복해 있는 간첩
A secret agent who remains inactive and undercover for a long period while establishing a secure position.
예문:
"The agency discovered a sleeper agent who had been undercover for years."
"He was a sleeper, waiting for the signal to begin his mission."
아기나 어린아이들이 입는 일체형 잠옷
A one-piece garment for a baby or small child to sleep in.
예문:
"The baby was cozy in her fleece sleeper during the cold night."
"I need to buy a larger sleeper because the infant is growing fast."
진정한 가치가 아직 알려지지 않은 물건이나 투자 자산
An item or investment whose true value is not yet recognized.
예문:
"The collector found a sleeper at the flea market that was worth a fortune."
"This stock is a sleeper that most analysts have overlooked."
자고 일어났을 때 눈가에 생기는 마른 분비물
The dried mucus found in the corners of the eyes after sleep.
예문:
"He washed his face to remove the sleepers from his eyes."
"The child woke up with itchy eyes and thick sleepers."
잠이 들도록 돕기 위해 복용하는 약물
A medicine taken to help someone fall asleep.
예문:
"She occasionally takes a sleeper to help her fall asleep during stressful weeks."
"The nurse administered a mild sleeper to the restless patient."
뚫은 귀 구멍이 막히지 않도록 끼워 두는 단순한 형태의 귀걸이
A small plain earring worn to keep a pierced hole from closing.
예문:
"You should wear sleepers for a few weeks after getting your ears pierced."
"She chose simple silver sleepers for her new piercings."