"flunkies" in Chinese (Simplified)
走狗馆员(贬义)
Definition
Flunkies 指的是为重要人物做简单或无聊工作的下属或跟班,通常是为了取悦对方而不是做有意义的工作。这个词暗示他们没有什么真正的权力或自主性。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Flunkies” 属于非正式和带有贬义的说法,用来形容毫无主见、专门听命的人(如‘office flunkies’)。不适合正式场合,强调缺乏独立性。
Examples
The boss ordered his flunkies to clean the office.
老板让他的**走狗**打扫办公室。
Many politicians are surrounded by flunkies.
很多政客身边都有**走狗**。
His assistants acted like flunkies, doing whatever he asked.
他的助手表现得像**走狗**,他让干什么就干什么。
He doesn't make decisions himself—his flunkies handle all the details.
他什么决策都不自己做——全是**走狗**操办细节。
Working here feels like we're just a bunch of flunkies for the higher-ups.
在这里工作感觉我们只是高层的**走狗**。
Don't be one of the flunkies—speak up if you have a better idea.
别做**走狗**了,有好主意就说出来。