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.
  1. 1.

    A creature which flies at night; a nocturnal flier or traveler.

  2. 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.

  3. 3.

    A person or business that appears and/or disappears rapidly, appearing untrustworthy, or giving an impression of transience.

    贬义 习语
  4. 4.

    A traveling businessman or tradesman.

    贬义 习语

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