weathercock
US /ˈwɛð.ər.kɑːk/
UK /ˈwɛð.ə.kɒk/
名词
1.
风向标, 风信鸡
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
示例:
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The old church steeple had a beautiful copper weathercock.
老教堂的尖顶上有一个漂亮的铜制风向标。
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The weathercock on the barn roof spun with every gust of wind.
谷仓屋顶上的风向标随着每一次阵风旋转。
2.
变色龙, 见风使舵的人
a person who is constantly changing their opinions or allegiances; a fickle person
示例:
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He's such a political weathercock, always changing his stance to suit the popular opinion.
他真是个政治变色龙，总是改变立场以迎合大众意见。
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Don't trust his promises; he's a complete weathercock.
不要相信他的承诺；他是个十足的变色龙。