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weathercock

/ˈweð.ə.kɒk/

翻译: 指用于指示风向的装置,尤其是公鸡形状的风向标。也比喻随风倒、见风使舵的人。

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词语关系

noun

/ˈweð.ə.kɒk/C1formal
  • zh指用于指示风向的装置,尤其是公鸡形状的风向标。也比喻随风倒、见风使舵的人。

A noun referring to a weathervane, specifically one shaped like a rooster, used to show the direction of the wind.

  1. Weather vane in rooster formB2formal

    A weather vane, especially one shaped like a rooster, used to show the direction of the wind.

    zh公鸡风向标

    • The old church had a copper weathercock on its spire.
    • Farmers often rely on a weathercock to predict wind changes.
    • The weathercock creaked as it turned in the strong breeze.
  2. Figurative: changeable personC1informal

    A person who frequently changes their opinions, loyalties, or decisions.

    zh风信鸡

    • Politicians are often accused of being weathercocks, shifting with public opinion.
    • He's a weathercock when it comes to fashion trends.
    • Don't rely on her support; she's a weathercock.

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词形
  • weathercocks plural form
  • weathercocks' possessive plural form
  • weathercock's possessive singular form
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