hanger-on

[US]/[ˈhæŋəɒn]/
[UK]/[ˈhæŋər ɒn]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 指依附於有權有勢或成功人士的人,通常並非特別有用或做出貢獻;指留在某地或某個處境的人,通常沒有明確的目的。
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

hanger-ons

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being a hanger-on

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hanger-on status

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avoid hanger-ons

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hanger-on role

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was a hanger-on

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hanger-on mentality

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like a hanger-on

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become hanger-ons

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Example Sentences

he was always a hanger-on, tagging along with the popular kids.

他總是個附庸,跟著受歡迎的孩子們混在一起。

the politician had several hanger-ons who benefited from his influence.

那位政客有幾位附庸,他們從他的影響力中受益。

i don't want to be a hanger-on; i want to make my own way.

我不想當個附庸;我想開闢自己的道路。

she felt like a hanger-on at the party, not really knowing anyone.

她在派對上覺得自己像個附庸,不太認識任何人。

he's just a hanger-on, using her connections for his own gain.

他只是個附庸,利用她的關係來達到自己的目的。

the group included several hangers-on who weren't core members.

這群人包括幾個附庸,他們並非核心成員。

avoid becoming a hanger-on; build your own network of contacts.

避免成為附庸;建立自己的聯繫網絡。

he was a classic hanger-on, always flattering the boss.

他是一個典型的附庸,總是阿諂上司。

she distanced herself from the hangers-on who were causing trouble.

她遠離了那些惹麻煩的附庸。

the hangers-on quickly disappeared after the project ended.

專案結束後,附庸們很快消失了。

he pretended to be interested but was just a hanger-on for the free food.

他假裝有興趣,但只是為了免費的食物而來的附庸。

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