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单词 kiss-cow
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kiss-cow
kiss-cow adj.
Brit. /ˈkɪskaʊ/
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U.S. /ˈkɪsˌkaʊ/
that kisses the cow for the sake of the milk, that stoops to indignities for a consideration.
ΘΠ
society > morality > moral evil > evil nature or character > lack of magnanimity or noble-mindedness > [adjective] > motivated by material reward
mercenary1532
hireling1587
truculent1825
kiss-cow1840
1840 New Monthly Mag. 58 498 If we are..to allow that the hope of living renowned in story is a sufficient motive for all sorts of despised labours..we have no such kiss-cow tastes.
extracted from kiss-comb. form
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