- Pullman1, 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）。
noun
(pl. Pullmans)［usu. as modifier］
1- 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。
1.1
- a train consisting of such carriages普尔曼式火车, 普尔曼式卧车。
1.2
- 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。
词源
mid 19th cent.: named after George M. Pullman （1831-97）, its American designer.