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chameleon

UK //kəˈmiːliən//US //kəˈmiːliən//

词源

源自希腊语 'khamailéōn',由 'khamai'(地上) 和 'léōn'(狮子) 组成,字面意思是'地上的狮子'。

noun

❶ 变色龙,一种蜥蜴类动物,能够根据环境改变皮肤颜色以伪装或表达情绪。

“The chameleon changed its color to blend in with the green leaves.”

(变色龙改变颜色以融入绿叶中。)

“We saw a chameleon climbing slowly on the tree branch.”

(我们看到一只变色龙在树枝上缓慢爬行。)

❶ 比喻善变的人或事物,指能够快速适应不同环境或改变立场的人。

“Politicians are often called chameleons for changing their views.”

(政客常因改变观点被称为变色龙。)

“She's a social chameleon who fits in with any group.”

(她是个社交变色龙,能融入任何群体。)

同义词:lizard, adaptor, shape-shifter, opportunist

常见短语

chameleon-like — 形容像变色龙一样具有快速适应或改变特性的能力。

“Her chameleon-like ability to mimic accents is impressive.”

(她像变色龙般模仿口音的能力令人印象深刻。)