词汇 "on somebody’s coat-tails" 在中文的含义
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on somebody’s coat-tails
US /ɑn ˈsʌm.bə.diz ˈkoʊt.teɪlz/
UK /ɒn ˈsʌm.bə.diz ˈkəʊt.teɪlz/
成语
沾光, 借光
benefiting from another person's success or achievements
示例:
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He got the promotion on his brother's coat-tails, not because of his own merit.
他获得晋升是沾了他哥哥的光，而不是因为他自己的功劳。
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The new band is trying to ride on the coat-tails of their famous mentor.
这个新乐队正试图借着他们著名导师的光。