“scalie”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

scalie

释义

scalie, n. Austral. slang.|ˈskeɪlɪ|
[f. scale n.¹ + -ie.]
An official who checks that the load of a road transport vehicle is not above the permitted weight.
1976Truckin' Life I. iii. 47 His parting words to Harry left no doubt that the scalies would be waiting for him at the end of the tough road.1979Truck & Bus Transportation Sept. 90/2 Axle load limits, very much a talking point in Australia—are quoted in Imperial tons, 32 is the permissable gross, but axle weights are measured in kgs by road ‘scalies’.1984Bulletin (Sydney) 7 Aug. 68/1 Detours through the back roads to avoid the ‘scalies’ who man the highway truck-weight checking stations.1986Truckin' Life Aug. 18/3 There's a scalie around the N.S.W. north coast who can tell how heavy you are by the temperature of your tyres.

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