loose cannon
短语<美>（不属于任何派别）我行我素的人, 变得无法控制的人
发音
AU
词形变化
loose cannons
复数
loose cannons
loose cannoned
loose cannoning
loose cannons
三单
loose cannoning
现在分词
loose cannoned
过去式
loose cannoned
过去分词
释义与例句
n.
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1.
A cannon that breaks loose from its moorings on a ship during battle or storm, with the potential to cause serious damage to the ship and her crew.
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2.
An uncontrolled or unpredictable person, especially considered liable to cause unintentional or indiscriminate damage.
脱缰野马
习语 引申义Jack is considered a loose cannon due to his volatile personality and his track record of being unable to maintain his composure.
v.
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1.
To behave in a way such as to cause unintentional or indiscriminate damage.
习语 不及物