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Moonshiners Meaning in English

word · lemma: moonshiner

ˈmuːnˌʃaɪnərz
MOON-shy-nerz
ˈmuːnˌʃaɪnəz
MOON-shy-nuhz

释义

People who make or sell alcohol illegally, usually to avoid taxes or regulations, especially in rural areas.

用法与细微差别

Most often refers to people in the U.S. South during Prohibition, but can describe anyone making illegal alcohol. Related words include 'bootlegger' and 'distiller.' Often has historical or rural connotations.

例句

The police arrested several moonshiners in the forest.

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Moonshiners made their own alcohol at home.

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In the past, moonshiners sold alcohol to their neighbors.

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Rumors say there are still a few moonshiners operating in these mountains.

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TV shows about moonshiners have become popular lately.

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The old barn was once used by local moonshiners to hide their equipment.

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