attack dog
US /əˈtæk dɔːɡ/
UK /əˈtæk dɔːɡ/
名词
1.
攻击犬, 警犬
a dog trained to attack on command or to defend a person or property
示例:
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The security guard had an attack dog with him.
保安带着一只攻击犬。
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They trained the German Shepherd to be an effective attack dog.
他们把德国牧羊犬训练成一只有效的攻击犬。
2.
攻击者, 抨击者
a person or group that aggressively criticizes or attacks an opponent, especially in politics or business
示例:
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The senator's opponent used his campaign as an attack dog.
参议员的对手利用他的竞选活动作为攻击犬。
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The media often portrays certain commentators as political attack dogs.
媒体经常将某些评论员描绘成政治攻击犬。
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