英和和英

名詞

labbie (複数形 labbies)

1. (informal) A laboratory worker.

   Synonym: lab rat

   • 2021 October 4, Gary Robbins, Jonathan Wosen, “Two California scientists win Nobel Prize for showing how we react to heat, touch”, in Los Angeles Times‎^[1]:

     Patapoutian was moved by the announcement, saying on Twitter: “This country gave me a chance with a great education and support for basic research. And for my labbies and collaborators for partnering with me. So glad @NancyAHong captured this ‘touching’ moment.”

語源 2

From Lab(rador retriever) +‎ -ie.

名詞

labbie (複数形 labbies)

1. (informal) A Labrador retriever.
   • 2022 February 27, “Drive to make life easier for blind, deaf woman”, in Independent Online‎^[2]:

     “I met Jenny about six years ago in our local dog park. Kaine and my labbie Rambo, were quick friends and would spend hours playing together. While Jenny and I struggled to communicate at first, I soon learnt that she could lip-read, and then we just clicked and she crept into my heart,” Holmes said.