单词 | kiss-cow |
释义 | > as lemmaskiss-cow kiss-cow adj. Brit. /ˈkɪskaʊ/ , 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. < as lemmas |
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