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单词 yellow dog
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Definition of yellow dog in English:

yellow dog

noun
North American informal
  • 1A contemptible or cowardly person or thing.

    〈非正式〉可鄙的人(或东西)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Given the hysteria in March over the ‘outing’ of Sarah Champion the yellow dogs seem strangely muted.
    Synonyms
    cross-breed, cross, mixed breed, half-breed, hybrid
  • 2A person who is inclined to support any candidate affiliated with the Democratic Party, regardless of the candidate's personal qualities or political qualifications.

    he is a self-proclaimed yellow dog Democrat

Definition of yellow dog in US English:

yellow dog

noun
North American informal
  • 1A contemptible or cowardly person or thing.

    〈非正式〉可鄙的人(或东西)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Given the hysteria in March over the ‘outing’ of Sarah Champion the yellow dogs seem strangely muted.
    Synonyms
    cross-breed, cross, mixed breed, half-breed, hybrid
  • 2A person who is inclined to support any candidate affiliated with the Democratic Party, regardless of the candidate's personal qualities or political qualifications.

    he is a self-proclaimed yellow dog Democrat
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