
wildcat
词源
源自中古英语 'wildcat',由 'wild'(野生的)和 'cat'(猫)组成,最初指野生的猫科动物,后引申为形容狂野或未经批准的事物。
noun
❶ 指野生的猫科动物,如猞猁、美洲狮等,通常生活在野外而非家养。
“We spotted a wildcat in the forest during our hike.”
(我们在徒步时在森林里发现了一只野猫。)
“The wildcat is known for its elusive nature and hunting skills.”
(野猫以其难以捉摸的天性和捕猎技巧而闻名。)
❶ 形容人或行为狂野、难以预测,常用于比喻。
“He has a wildcat personality, always full of energy and surprises.”
(他有狂野的性格,总是充满活力和惊喜。)
“Her wildcat behavior at the party shocked everyone.”
(她在派对上的狂野行为让所有人都震惊了。)
adjective
❶ 形容未经官方批准或非法的活动,如罢工或钻井。
“The workers organized a wildcat strike without union approval.”
(工人们未经工会批准组织了一场野猫罢工。)
“Wildcat drilling operations can be risky and unregulated.”
(野猫钻井操作可能风险高且不受监管。)
常见短语
wildcat strike — 指工人未经工会或官方批准的突然罢工,通常因临时不满引发。
“The wildcat strike disrupted production at the factory for days.”
(这场野猫罢工导致工厂生产中断数天。)
wildcat well — 指未经充分勘探或批准的石油或天然气钻井,通常风险较高。
“The company drilled a wildcat well in hopes of striking oil.”
(公司钻了一口野猫井,希望能发现石油。)