"lapdogs" in Chinese (Traditional)
寵物狗走狗(比喻)
Definition
寵物狗指的是體型小、常被抱在腿上的寵物狗。這個詞也可以形容那些服從或討好權勢者的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
正式指小型寵物狗,比喻時常見於政治或職場語境,表示缺乏主見或獨立性,帶有輕蔑語氣。形容人時不是正面用語。
Examples
Some people like to keep lapdogs as pets in their homes.
有些人喜歡把**寵物狗**當作家中的寵物。
The little lapdogs barked when someone walked past the window.
小小的**寵物狗**在有人經過窗戶時吠叫。
They brought their lapdogs to the park every weekend.
他們每個週末都會帶著**寵物狗**去公園。
Some politicians surround themselves with lapdogs who never disagree with them.
有些政治人物身邊總是圍繞著不會反對他們的**走狗**。
After the meeting, it was clear that the manager only listens to his lapdogs.
會議後,很明顯經理只聽他的**走狗**的話。
People accused the journalists of being government lapdogs.
人們指責記者們是政府的**走狗**。