weathercock
US /ˈwɛð.ər.kɑːk/
UK /ˈwɛð.ə.kɒk/
名詞
1.
風向標, 風信雞
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
範例:
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The old church steeple had a beautiful copper weathercock.
老教堂的尖頂上有一個漂亮的銅製風向標。
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The weathercock on the barn roof spun with every gust of wind.
穀倉屋頂上的風向標隨著每一次陣風旋轉。
2.
變色龍, 見風使舵的人
a person who is constantly changing their opinions or allegiances; a fickle person
範例:
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He's such a political weathercock, always changing his stance to suit the popular opinion.
他真是個政治變色龍，總是改變立場以迎合大眾意見。
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Don't trust his promises; he's a complete weathercock.
不要相信他的承諾；他是个十足的變色龍。