lapdog

• 一种小型家犬，体型很小，容易抱在膝上，常作为宠物饲养。也指受他人控制、听命于人的人。

A small, domesticated dog that is easily held in a person's lap, often kept as a pet.

1. Small pet dogA2formal

   A small and tame dog that is comfortable being held in a person's lap, typically kept as a companion.

   膝上犬

   • She bought a lapdog that loves to sit on her knees.
   • Lapdogs are popular among elderly people for their gentle nature.
   • The little lapdog followed its owner everywhere.
   • He trained his lapdog to stay calmly on his lap during meetings.

   同义词toy dog

2. Subservient personB2informal

   A person who is excessively obedient or obsequious, often following someone's every command without question.

   走狗

   • He became her lapdog, agreeing with everything she said.
   • The politician's lapdog loyalists never questioned his decisions.
   • She didn't want to be treated like a lapdog in the office.
   • The CEO’s lapdog assistant carried out every order immediately.

   同义词bootlickerlackeyminionpawnpuppetstoogesycophanttoadyyes-man

   反义词mavericknonconformistrebel