weathercock
US /ˈwɛð.ər.kɑːk/
UK /ˈwɛð.ə.kɒk/
名詞
1.
風見鶏, 風向計
a revolving vane or girouette, typically in the shape of a rooster, mounted on a spire or rooftop to show the direction of the wind
例:
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The old church steeple had a beautiful copper weathercock.
古い教会の尖塔には美しい銅製の風見鶏があった。
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The weathercock on the barn roof spun with every gust of wind.
納屋の屋根の風見鶏は、風が吹くたびに回った。
2.
風見鶏, 変わり身の早い人
a person who is constantly changing their opinions or allegiances; a fickle person
例:
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He's such a political weathercock, always changing his stance to suit the popular opinion.
彼は政治的な風見鶏で、常に世論に合わせて立場を変える。
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Don't trust his promises; he's a complete weathercock.
彼の約束を信用するな。彼は全くの風見鶏だ。