wildcat
US /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/
UK /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/
名词
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野猫, 短尾猫
a fierce, untamed cat, especially a European wildcat (Felis silvestris) or a North American bobcat (Lynx rufus).
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The European wildcat is a solitary and elusive animal.
欧洲野猫是一种独居且难以捉摸的动物。
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We spotted a wildcat near the forest edge.
我们在森林边缘发现了一只野猫。
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投机性冒险, 探井
a speculative venture, especially in oil drilling, with little chance of success.
示例:
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Drilling for oil in that remote area was a complete wildcat.
在那个偏远地区钻探石油完全是一次投机性冒险。
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Many investors lost money on wildcat oil wells.
许多投资者在投机性油井上亏损。
形容词
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投机性的, 鲁莽的
operating or done in a reckless or speculative way.
示例:
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The company engaged in wildcat drilling in unproven territories.
该公司在未经证实的地区进行投机性钻探。
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They took a wildcat approach to their investments.
他们对投资采取了投机性的方法。
动词
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举行未经批准的罢工, 进行非官方罢工
to engage in a wildcat strike.
示例:
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The workers decided to wildcat in protest of the new policies.
工人们决定举行未经批准的罢工，以抗议新政策。
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The union warned against any attempts to wildcat.
工会警告不要进行任何未经批准的罢工。
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