单词 | fly-by-night |
释义 | fly-by-night (once / 45635 pages) adjn WORD FAMILY fly-by-night USAGE EXAMPLESFalse news stories posted on fly-by-night websites were prevalent in this election. New York Times(Nov 18, 2016) Jon Favreau’s movie career spans the technological gamut — from the fly-by-night feel of “Swingers” to the effects bonanza of the “Iron Man” franchise. Los Angeles Times(Nov 15, 2016) But in this new era, subscriber numbers are more important than fly-by-night readership. New York Times(Nov 06, 2016) 1adj (of businesses and businessmen) unscrupulous Syn shady untrustworthy, untrusty not worthy of trust or belief 2adj ephemeral the symphony is no fly-by-night venture Syn impermanent, temporary not permanent; not lasting 3n a debtor who flees to avoid paying Hyper debitor, debtor a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt |
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