percher
percher — 名詞
1. a type of bird whose feet are shaped to grip onto thin surfaces such as tree bra
棲鳥；棲禽
腳爪適合抓握樹枝的鳥類
a type of bird whose feet are shaped to grip onto thin surfaces such as tree branches, wires, or fence tops while resting.
The forest was full of small perchers like finches and sparrows.
這片森林裡有許多小型棲鳥，例如雀類和麻雀。
Perchers have specially shaped feet that wrap tightly around branches.
棲鳥的腳爪形狀特殊，能緊抓樹枝。
countable noun describing a bird type
The ornithologist pointed out a group of perchers resting in the old oak tree.
鳥類學家指出一群棲鳥正在那棵老橡樹上休息。
Birdwatchers in the park counted at least twelve different perchers before lunch.
公園裡的賞鳥者在午餐前數到了至少十二種不同的棲鳥。
- perching bird
more common in everyday English than 'percher'
- passerine
scientific term for the largest order of perching birds; narrower taxonomic meaning
文法句型
percher + verb (singular/plural)
用法筆記
Usually used as a technical term in ornithology. In everyday conversation, English speakers more often say 'perching bird' or name the specific bird (robin, finch, sparrow) rather than use this noun.
2. a person who sits on a raised seat or platform, either for work, observation, or
高坐者
坐在高處座位或平台上的人
a person who sits on a raised seat or platform, either for work, observation, or rest.
The park percher watched children play from his bench near the fountain.
那位公園裡的高坐者坐在噴泉旁的長椅上看著孩子們玩耍。
From a high stool, the percher could see every corner of the busy workshop.
坐在高腳凳上，那名高坐者能看到忙碌工坊的每一個角落。
singular noun for a person sitting on a raised seat
The night watchman was a regular percher on the tall stool at the factory gate.
那位夜間警衛是工廠大門口高腳凳上的常客。
A lone percher sat on the wooden platform watching the sunset over the rice fields.
一名孤獨的高坐者坐在木製平台上，看著夕陽落在稻田上。
- sitter
more general; does not suggest a raised position
文法句型
percher + verb (singular/plural)
用法筆記
Very uncommon in modern English. Usually replaced by more specific terms such as 'someone sitting on a stool', 'the person on the platform', or simply 'observer'.
3. a worker in a textile factory who checks fabric for defects such as holes, stain
驗布工
檢查布料是否有瑕疵的紡織工人
a worker in a textile factory who checks fabric for defects such as holes, stains, or uneven threads.
The percher examined every meter of silk for tiny holes or stains.
驗布工仔細檢查每一公尺的絲綢，尋找小洞或污漬。
domain-specific occupation; used with 'examined ... for [defects]'
Wei trained for six months to become a skilled percher at the textile mill.
偉在紡織廠受訓六個月，才成為一名熟練的驗布工。
The factory employed three perchers to check the quality of all finished cloth.
那家工廠僱用了三名驗布工來檢查所有成品的品質。
An experienced percher can spot a broken thread faster than any machine.
有經驗的驗布工找出斷線的速度比任何機器都快。
- fabric inspector
more common modern term for the same role
- cloth examiner
less common alternative term
文法句型
percher + verb (singular/plural)
用法筆記
Historical or technical term found mainly in descriptions of traditional textile manufacturing. In modern factories these workers are usually called 'fabric inspectors' or 'quality control checkers'.
4. a worker in a tannery who treats animal skins with oils or tools to make the lea
鞣皮工
在製革廠中軟化動物毛皮的工人
a worker in a tannery who treats animal skins with oils or tools to make the leather soft and pliable.
The percher rubbed oil into the leather to make it soft and flexible.
鞣皮工將油脂揉入皮革中，使其變得柔軟有彈性。
domain-specific occupation in leatherworking
Elena worked as a percher at the tannery for over thirty years.
Elena 在製革廠擔任鞣皮工長達三十多年。
Modern machines have replaced most perchers in large leather factories.
在大型皮革工廠裡，現代機器已經取代了大多數鞣皮工。
The old percher taught the new apprentice how to stretch and soften cowhide properly.
老鞣皮工教新學徒如何正確拉伸和軟化牛皮。
- leather softener
descriptive term for the same role
- tannery worker
broader term covering all jobs in a tannery
文法句型
percher + verb (singular/plural)
用法筆記
Historical occupation term. The task itself is now largely performed by automated machinery in industrial tanneries.