wildcat
US /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/
UK /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/
名詞
1.
野貓, 短尾貓
a fierce, untamed cat, especially a European wildcat (Felis silvestris) or a North American bobcat (Lynx rufus).
範例:
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The European wildcat is a solitary and elusive animal.
歐洲野貓是一種獨居且難以捉摸的動物。
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We spotted a wildcat near the forest edge.
我們在森林邊緣發現了一隻野貓。
2.
3.
投機性冒險, 探井
a speculative venture, especially in oil drilling, with little chance of success.
範例:
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Drilling for oil in that remote area was a complete wildcat.
在那個偏遠地區鑽探石油完全是一次投機性冒險。
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Many investors lost money on wildcat oil wells.
許多投資者在投機性油井上虧損。
形容詞
1.
投機性的, 魯莽的
operating or done in a reckless or speculative way.
範例:
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The company engaged in wildcat drilling in unproven territories.
該公司在未經證實的地區進行投機性鑽探。
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They took a wildcat approach to their investments.
他們對投資採取了投機性的方法。
動詞
1.
舉行未經批准的罷工, 進行非官方罷工
to engage in a wildcat strike.
範例:
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The workers decided to wildcat in protest of the new policies.
工人們決定舉行未經批准的罷工，以抗議新政策。
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The union warned against any attempts to wildcat.
工會警告不要進行任何未經批准的罷工。
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