hanger-on

n (pl hangers-on / 9hNEz 5Cn; `hANLz `Bn/) (usu derog 通常作贬义) person who tries to become or appear friendly with others, esp in the hope of personal gain 竭力讨好他人的人(尤指为谋取私利者): The great actor was surrounded by his usual crowd of hangers-on. 这位大演员的周围经常有些前呼後拥的人.


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