Lemming Meaning in English
word
ˈɫɛmɪŋ
LEM-ing
lˈɛmɪŋ
LEM-ing
释义
A lemming is a small, mouse-like rodent found in cold northern regions. It is also used metaphorically to describe a person who follows others blindly, often leading to negative outcomes.
用法与细微差别
Can refer to either the animal or, informally, to a person who copies others without thinking. The metaphor is common in negative or critical contexts, especially about groups or trends. The plural is 'lemmings'.
Spanish: lemmingPortuguese (BR): lemmingPortuguese (PT): lemmingChinese (Simplified): 旅鼠Chinese (Traditional): 旅鼠Hindi: लेमिंगArabic: ليمينغBengali: লেমিংRussian: леммингJapanese: レミングVietnamese: chuột lemmingKorean: 레밍Turkish: lemming - körü körüne taklitçi (mecaz)Urdu: لیمنگIndonesian: lembing
例句
A lemming lives in cold northern areas.
basic
The lemming is similar to a mouse.
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People sometimes call followers lemmings.
basic
Don't be a lemming—think for yourself!
natural
After the trend started, everyone turned into a lemming.
natural
He's such a lemming—he only does what his friends do.
natural