hanger‑on

[US]//ˈhæŋər ɒn//
[UK]//ˈhæŋər ɔːn//

Translation

n. 一個與他人,特別是有權勢或富有之人交往以獲得某些優勢的人;一個諂媚的跟隨者;一個依賴他人好客或慷慨而生活的寄生蟲或吸血鬼;一個無足輕重或不被歡迎的人,跟著別人走,尋求關注或好處。

Example Sentences

the politician is surrounded by hanger-ons who hope to benefit from his connections.

這個政客周圍環繞著一些依附者,他們希望藉由他的關係獲取好處。

she finally dismissed the hanger-on who had been leeching off her success for years.

她終於解雇了那個多年來依附她成功而獲利的依附者。

the celebrity's entourage included several hanger-ons seeking freebies and attention.

這位名人身邊的團隊中包括幾個尋求免費贈品和關注的依附者。

a persistent hanger-on followed the magnate to every business meeting.

一個執意的依附者跟著這個富豪參加每一次商業會議。

the wealthy businessman attracted many hanger-ons wherever he went.

這個富有的商人到處都吸引了不少依附者。

she was tired of the hanger-ons constantly flattering her for favors.

她對那些不斷誇獎她以求得恩惠的依附者感到厭煩。

the famous actress shed her hanger-ons and hired a professional management team.

這位著名女演員擺脫了她的依附者,並僱用了一支專業管理團隊。

a hanger-on attempted to insert himself into the important conversation.

一個依附者試圖插進那個重要的對話中。

the successful entrepreneur was wary of hanger-ons trying to exploit his wealth.

這個成功的企業家對那些試圖利用他財富的依附者保持警惕。

many hanger-ons gathered at the charity event hoping to network with the elite.

許多依附者聚集在慈善活動上,希望能與上層人士建立聯繫。

the rock star had dozens of hanger-ons camping outside his hotel.

這位搖滾明星的酒店外有數十個依附者露營。

he recognized the hanger-on and asked security to remove him from the party.

他認出了那個依附者,並請保安將他從派對中請出去。

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