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coat-tailsBrE /ˈkəʊt teɪlz/ NAmE /ˈkoʊt teɪlz/ noun [pl. ] ● on sb's coat -tails using the success and influence of another person to help yourself become successful 利用他人的成就和声望(帮助自己成功)◆ She got where she is today on her brother's coat -tails . 她倚仗她哥哥的声望爬上了今天的位置。 |