doglike

IPA/dˈɒɡlaɪk/
KK[dˈɔɡlˌaɪk]IPA/dˈɔːɡlˌaɪk/

doglike — 形容詞

  • doglikepositive
  • more doglikecomparative
  • most doglikesuperlative

1. showing the kind of faithful and loving behaviour that people associate with a d

1.形容詞B2
釋義

忠誠如狗

像狗一樣忠心耿耿的

showing the kind of faithful and loving behaviour that people associate with a dog — for example, always wanting to please, stay near, or protect someone

例句

Andrei's doglike loyalty to his grandmother meant he visited her every single day.

Andrei 對祖母如狗般忠誠,每天都去探望她。

doglike loyalty to [person]

The toddler's doglike devotion to his aunt was clear: he cried whenever she left.

小幼兒對阿姨如狗般的依戀很明顯——每當她離開房間,他就開始哭。

doglike devotion to [person]

常見搭配
  • doglike devotion
  • doglike loyalty
  • doglike affection
  • doglike patience
  • doglike obedience
同義詞
  • faithful

    more general, does not carry the animal comparison

  • devoted

    emphasises strong personal attachment

  • loyal

    focuses on allegiance and dependability

反義詞

用法筆記

Often describes behaviour that is extremely loyal and uncritically devoted, sometimes suggesting a lack of independent judgment. Can also describe physical resemblance to dogs.

常見錯誤

She felt doglike loyalty to her job.
She felt doglike loyalty to her boss.
doglike devotion is usually directed at a person, not an organisation.

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常見搭配