sleeper

UK
/ˈsliːpə/
US
/ˈslipər/

Übersetzungen

sleepersubstantiv
sleepers
Pl.
UK
/ˈsliːpə/
US
/ˈslipər/
The sleeper was undisturbed by the noise outside.
Спящий не был потревожен шумом снаружи.
спальный вагон
We booked a sleeper for the overnight train journey.
Мы забронировали спальный вагон для ночного путешествия на поезде.
The railway workers replaced the old sleeper with a new one.
Железнодорожные рабочие заменили старую шпалу на новую.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
спальный мешок
ночной поезд
Synonyme
sleeperadjektiv
UK
/ˈsliːpə/
US
/ˈsliːpɚ/
Used attributively to describe something dormant or equipped for sleeping, e.g., sleeper cell, sleeper train.

Definitionen

sleepersubstantiv
A person who is asleep.
The sleeper was undisturbed by the noise outside.
A railroad car equipped with beds or berths for passengers to sleep in during travel.
We booked a sleeper for the overnight train journey.
A film, book, or other product that achieves unexpected success.
The indie film turned out to be a sleeper hit at the box office.
A piece of furniture or a vehicle seat that can be converted into a bed.
The sofa in the living room is actually a sleeper.
A heavy timber, concrete, or steel beam laid horizontally as a foundation or support, especially one that supports and spaces the rails on a railway track (railroad tie).
The maintenance crew replaced several rotten wooden sleepers beneath the rails.
A person or thing that is not immediately apparent or obvious but has potential or significance.
The new player was considered a sleeper in the draft, surprising everyone with his performance.
A secret agent who remains inactive until ordered to act.
The sleeper was activated after years of living a quiet suburban life.
A one-piece, footed garment worn by infants for sleeping.
She dressed the baby in a warm fleece sleeper before putting him to bed.
A one-piece garment with long sleeves and legs worn by infants for sleeping.
She dressed the baby in a warm fleece sleeper before putting him to bed.
sleeperadjektiv
Dormant or inactive until triggered.
Authorities fear there may be sleeper terrorist cells in the region.
Equipped with facilities for sleeping.
They chose the sleeper compartment for the overnight journey.
Achieving or likely to achieve unexpected success.
The studio hoped the low-budget comedy would become a sleeper hit.