boot-licker

英文词源


boot-licker (n.)
also bootlicker, "toady, servile follower," 1846, from boot (n.1) + agent noun from lick (v.). Foot-licker in the same sense is from 1610s.

双语例句


1. As we drew near, I saw that the boot lid was up.
我们靠近时,我看见汽车行李箱的盖子翘了起来.

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2. They have to be thin, attractive and well-dressed to boot.
她们必须得既苗条又迷人,而且一定要打扮漂亮。

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3. I helped her stow her bags in the boot of the car.
我帮她将包放进汽车行李箱里。

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4. I can boot up from a floppy disk, but that's all.
我可以用一张软盘来启动,但其他的就无能为力了。

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5. He is making money and receiving free advertising to boot!
他既挣了钱,又做了免费的广告!

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