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scallywag

/ˈskæl.i.wæɡ/

翻译: 名词,有多重含义:历史上指美国内战后支持重建政策的南方白人,常为私利;泛指撒谎、不可靠的恶棍;也可轻指爱调皮捣蛋的人。

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noun

/ˈskæl.i.wæɡ/C1formalamerican
  • zh名词,有多重含义:历史上指美国内战后支持重建政策的南方白人,常为私利;泛指撒谎、不可靠的恶棍;也可轻指爱调皮捣蛋的人。

A noun with multiple meanings: historically, a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War, often for personal gain; more generally, a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel; or, in a lighter sense, a person who is playfully mischievous.

  1. Reconstruction supporterC1formalamericanpolitical

    A white Southerner who collaborated with Republican Reconstruction governments after the American Civil War, often for personal gain.

    zh重建支持者

    • Many scalawags were former Unionists who saw economic opportunity in Reconstruction.
    • The term 'scallywag' was used as a derogatory label by Southern Democrats.
    • Historians debate whether scalawags were motivated by principle or self-interest.
  2. Deceitful personB2informal

    A dishonest, untrustworthy individual who behaves in a roguish or unscrupulous manner.

    zh骗子

    • That scallywag tried to sell me a broken watch.
    • Don't trust him; he's a known scallywag in the business world.
    • The old sailor told tales of scallywags and pirates.

    同义词blackguardknavemiscreantrapscallionrascalroguescampswindlertricksterwretch

    反义词paragonsaintstraight shooter

  3. Playful mischief-makerB1informal

    A person, especially a child, who is mischievous in a fun, harmless way.

    zh调皮鬼

    • The little scallywag hid my keys as a joke.
    • He's a lovable scallywag who always gets into harmless trouble.
    • The puppy was a scallywag, stealing socks and running around the yard.

    同义词impmonkeyrapscallionrascalroguescampurchin

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