名词
1. 送(口信等)的人;带信人
The bearer of something such as a message is the person who brings it to you.
2. 举(或抬、持)…的人
A bearer of a particular thing is a person who carries it, especially in a ceremony.
3. 拥有(某文件、权利或职位)的人;持有…的人;持有者
The bearer of something such as a document, a right, or an official position is the person who possesses it or holds it.
4. (传统、想法或特征等的)保持者,拥有者
The bearer of a tradition, idea, or characteristic is someone or something that is particularly associated with it and passes it on to other people or situations.
5. (在旧时的印度指欧洲人的)当地用人,土著仆人
In former times, especially in India, a bearer was a native servant of a European.
6. see also: pallbearer;standard bearer
1. someone whose employment involves carrying something
e.g. the bonds were transmitted by carrier
2. the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it
e.g. the bond was marked `payable to bearer'
Synonym: holder
3. a messenger who bears or presents
e.g. a bearer of good tidings
4. one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
Synonym: pallbearer