词汇 | loose-cannon |
释义 | loose cannon noun[ C ] disapprovinguk /ˌluːs ˈkæn.ən/ us /ˌluːs ˈkæn.ən/ someone who behaves in an uncontrolled or unexpected way and is likely to cause problems for other people: 喜欢惹是生非的人,爱招惹麻烦的人;举止无法预料的人 He's seen as something of a loose cannon by other team members.在其他队员看来,他是个有点爱惹麻烦的人。 I don't think we can take a risk on a loose cannon like him running our country. The eldest son was seen as the loose cannon in the family. Loose cannons like Lizzie can't be relied upon. Taylor is more of a loose cannon - sometimes he'll fly into rages, cry uncontrollably, engage in risky behaviour. Difficult things and people a (heavy) cross to bearidiom albatross ball and chain bane be dead meatidiom be in the clearidiom bump chill equation hassle hiccup hindrance hot potato impediment nut snag stumbling block teaser teething troubles thorn in your flesh/sideidiom |
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