Philip (b.1946), English author. He is known particularly for his fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials (1996–2001) 普尔曼,菲利普(生于1946年,英国作家,尤以其畅想三部曲《黑暗物质》 [1996-2001]著名)
Pullman2 (pl. Pullmans)
[usu. as modifier]a railway carriage affording special comfort, typically with a lounge interior and meals service at the passengers' seats (尤指内装卧铺或座椅,并为顾客提供座位就餐服务的舒适型)普尔曼式车厢 a train of Pullman cars. 挂有普尔曼式车厢的列车。 ■a train consisting of such carriages 普尔曼式火车,普尔曼式卧车 ■(N. Amer.)(亦作 Pullman case)a large suitcase designed to fit under the seat in a Pullman carriage (北美)普尔曼式大手提箱
语源
mid 19th cent.: named after George M. Pullman (1831–97), its American designer