lapdog
US /ˈlæp.dɑːɡ/
UK /ˈlæp.dɒɡ/
名詞
1.
哈巴狗, 寵物狗
a small pet dog that may be held on the lap
範例:
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She cuddled her tiny lapdog on the sofa.
她把她的小哈巴狗抱在沙發上。
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Many breeds, like Chihuahuas and Pugs, are considered lapdogs.
許多犬種，如吉娃娃和巴哥犬，都被認為是哈巴狗。
同義詞:
2.
哈巴狗, 走狗
a person who is submissive and obedient to another, often powerful, person or organization
範例:
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The minister was criticized for being a lapdog to the corporate giants.
這位部長因成為企業巨頭的哈巴狗而受到批評。
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The media outlet was accused of being a government lapdog, failing to report critically.
該媒體被指控是政府的哈巴狗，未能進行批判性報導。