cad

/kæd/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈæd] /kæd/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈæd] /ˈkad How to pronounce cad (audio)/ (ame, mw)

cad — noun

1. a man who, especially in romantic relationships, treats women unfairly and acts

1.名詞C1
釋義

a man who, especially in romantic relationships, treats women unfairly and acts in a selfish, dishonest way.

例句

Gabriel was exposed as a cad after dating three women at once.

used for dishonest behavior in romantic relationships

Shirin called her ex-boyfriend a cad for hiding his marriage.

call someone a cad

同義詞
  • jerk

    more informal and broader; not limited to romantic bad behavior

  • scoundrel

    more dramatic and literary, with stronger moral condemnation

  • womanizer

    focuses on pursuing many women, not necessarily on dishonesty or betrayal

反義詞
  • gentleman

    suggests respectful and honorable behavior toward others

  • loyal partner

    emphasizes faithfulness in a relationship

文法句型

call someone a cad

behave like a cad

用法筆記

Mostly used in a strongly disapproving or slightly old-fashioned way, often about a man who lies in romantic relationships or treats women carelessly. In casual modern speech, speakers may choose words like 'jerk' or 'cheat' instead.

常見錯誤

❌That company is a cad for tricking customers.
✅That company is dishonest.
💡'cad' is used only for a man, not for a business or group.
❌She was a cad for leaving without paying.
✅She was rude for leaving without paying.
💡'cad' refers to a man, not a woman.