fly-by-night
短语n. 喜欢夜间外出的人, (美)(非正式)夜逃的负债者, 无信用的借债人 a. 无信用的, 不可靠的
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词形变化
fly-by-nights
复数
fly-by-nights
释义与例句
n.
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1.
A creature which flies at night; a nocturnal flier or traveler.
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2.
One who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc.
定语Do not give your credit card number to that fly-by-night operation.
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3.
A person or business that appears and/or disappears rapidly, appearing untrustworthy, or giving an impression of transience.
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A traveling businessman or tradesman.
贬义 习语