“cowboy”在英语中的释义

noun

1. A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.

2. A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.

3. (informal) A person who engages in reckless behavior, especially for the purpose of showing off.

4. (British, informal) A dishonest or incompetent independent tradesman.

5. (card games, slang) A playing card of king rank.

6. (uncountable) Ellipsis of cowboy pool.

verb

1. (intransitive) To work as a cowboy, herding cattle.

   • Derwood Bailey cowboyed for 50 cents a day, a noon meal, and a gallon of oats for his horse.