henchman

• 名词，指忠于某个有权势者、常无原则地为其效劳并执行命令或任务的追随者或帮手。

A noun referring to a loyal and often unscrupulous follower or assistant, typically employed by a powerful person to carry out orders or tasks.

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1. Loyal assistant or followerB2informal

   A trusted and often unscrupulous assistant or follower, especially in a criminal or political context.

   爪牙

   • The villain's henchman carried out his orders without question.
   • The politician's henchman handled all the dirty work.
   • He acted as a henchman for the crime boss.

   同义词acolytelackeylieutenantminionright-hand mansidekickstoogeunderling

   反义词bosschiefleadermasterprincipalringleader

2. Subordinate or lackeyB2informal

   A person who serves another in a subordinate capacity, often with negative connotations.

   爪牙

   • The CEO's henchman enforced the company's strict policies.
   • The henchman was always seen following his master.
   • She was just a henchman for the corrupt official.

   同义词attendantfollowerlackeyminionpuppetstoogesubordinateunderlingyes-man

   反义词bosschiefleadermasterprincipalsuperior