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复数:chameleons
noun
any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal sense 2) Old World lizards with prehensile (see prehensile sense 1) tail, independently movable eyeballs, and unusual ability to change the color of the skin
a person who often changes his or her beliefs or behavior in order to please others or to succeed
She's a political chameleon.
one that is subject to quick or frequent change especially in appearance
Tourmaline is the chameleon of the gem kingdom because it can assume virtually any color.
american chameleon
变色龙,一种类似蜥蜴的爬行动物,以其变色的能力而著名,公元14世纪中期, camelion,来自古法语 caméléon,源自拉丁语 chamaeleon,来自希腊语 khamaileon,意为“变色龙”,源自 khamai,意为“在地面上”(也意为“侏儒”),类似于 khthōn,意为“地球”(来自 PIE 词根 *dhghem-,“地球”)+ leon,意为“狮子”(见 lion)。
也许是因为某些物种的大头冠看起来像狮子的鬃毛。希腊语 khamalos 的意思是“在地面上爬行”,也意为“低,微不足道,小型的”。英语在18世纪早期恢复了古典的 -h-。比喻意义上的“变化无常的人”可追溯至1580年代。
曾经有人认为它靠空气生活(如《哈姆雷特》III.ii.98所述)。这个星座是由佛兰芒地图制作者彼得鲁斯·普兰修斯(Petrus Plancius,1552-1622)在欧洲人开始探索南半球后于1610年代添加到托勒密名单中的11个星座之一。
【修】可变(式),变化
Middle English camelion, from Middle French, from Latin chamaeleon, from Greek chamaileōn, from chamai on the ground + leōn lion — more at humble
The first known use of chameleon was in the 14th century
champion1 of 2noun
a person who fights or speaks for another person or in favor of a cause
the winner of first prize or first place in a competitionalso: one showing superior skill or ability
champion2 of 2verb
to protect or fight for as a champion
champion1 of 2noun
a person who fights or speaks for another person or in favor of a cause
the winner of first prize or first place in a competitionalso: one showing superior skill or ability
champion2 of 2verb
to protect or fight for as a champion
champagnenoun
a white sparkling wine
characterisation, characterise
champ1 of 2verb
to bite or chew noisily
a horse champing its bit
to show impatience—usually used in the phrase champing at the bit
champ2 of 2noun
champion entry 1 sense 2
chamomilenoun
an herb related to the daisies with strong-scented leaves and flower heads
the dried flower heads of chamomile often used in making tea
chamoisnoun
a small goatlike mountain antelope of Europe and the Caucasus
a soft yellowish leather made from the skin of the chamois or from sheepskin
chamoisnoun
a small goatlike mountain antelope of Europe and the Caucasus
a soft yellowish leather made from the skin of the chamois or from sheepskin
chameleonnoun
any of various lizards that can vary the color of their skin
a person who easily or frequently changes attitude or purpose
chameleonnoun
any of various lizards that can vary the color of their skin
a person who easily or frequently changes attitude or purpose
1 The brilliant Chameleon Street, loosely based on an actual con artist who posed as, among other things, a surgeon, is one such title.
2 You can also use a bottled espresso or espresso concentrate, from brands like High Brew and Chameleon, which have become even more popular thanks to the espresso martini renaissance.
3 Pulitzer Prize winner Yusef Komunyakaa was a poetry nominee for "The Chameleon Couch" and Pulitzer finalist Bruce Smith was chosen for "Devotions."
4 Phil said it approached the British pop group famous for "Karma Chameleon" and "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" about appearing in concert.
5 A Chameleon Onstage and on TV “Sesame Street” was looking for a Latino guy; “stop. reset.” was looking for an African-American guy; “The Good Wife” was looking for a white guy.
6 Chameleons go wrinkly, too, until a crow picks them off.
7 Unfolding in a world of constant pretense, “Chameleon Street” demands an alert and self-aware viewer.
8 Intriguing as it is, “The Chameleon” might have been a much stronger film had it been narrated by its central character and included a lot more of his personal history.
9 Those pondering the question themselves in the first half of "The Chameleon" probably shouldn't think too much about the movie's title, which seems designed to give the game away.
10 The chameleon adapts to its surroundings by changing color.
变色蜥蜴用变色来适应环境.
11 Deadly serious and hilariously gossipy, “Lovers at the Chameleon Club” comes to us as a collection of documents written by people with wildly different perspectives and motives.
12 The chameleon changes colour to match its surroundings.
变色龙变换颜色以适应环境.
13 On Wednesday at noon, Francine Prose, whose latest book, “Lovers at the Chameleon Club: Paris, 1932,” will be released on Tuesday by Harper, is scheduled to appear.
14 Curry is the chameleon on the table.
咖喱粉在餐桌上是多变的。
15 For updates on “Chameleon: The Living Installments,” follow @chameleon_coalition on Instagram and visit empac.rpi.edu.
16 The chameleon can thus climb extraordinarily well while using its tail to grab objects for further balance.
变色龙利用尾巴抓住物体增加平衡因而格外善于攀爬。
17 Her latest book, “Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932,” is based on facts so captivating that Prose thought about telling them straight.
18 The Culture Club singer said artists no longer made hits like his song Karma Chameleon, because modern singles had to "hit people over the head" with beats.
19 He is something of a political chameleon.
他有点像政治上的变色龙。
20 The true-life tale behind Bart Layton's riveting documentary "The Imposter" was previously adapted last year as a feature film, "The Chameleon."
1 变色
3 蜓座
5 众多种
mouse palm bat jack swallow swift monarch squirrel emerald jay orchid cactus grunt clam tortoise tit hummingbird viper heron wallaby gull gecko weaver mackerel cuckoo salamander boa thrush woodpecker lark moray kingfisher Bunting shrew tetra opossum grenadier martin cockatoo Wren goby plover sandpiper wrasse whitefly bromeliad hornbill euonymus tanager hagfish sculpin fritillary sunbird Loach crake ichneumon ovenbird scorpionfish hoverfly filefish cisticola white-eye cotinga mojarra madtom tonguefish cuckoo-shrike coral snake fruit bat diving beetle toothed whale tyrant flycatcher mole salamander poison arrow frog gall midge darkling beetle cardinal fish
6 多变的人
7 安乐蜥
8 石龙子