weather vane
短语风标
发音
US
/ˈwɛð.ɚ veɪn/
其它
UK
/ˈwɛð.ə veɪn/
词形变化
weather vanes
复数
别名
weather-vane
释义与例句
n.
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1.
A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind.
风标
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2.
An indicator; something that reflects what the current situation is.
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3.
A person or organization that changes their attitude and position based on the prevailing conditions rather than displaying any conviction.
比喻