coattails

coattails的音标是["kəʊt,teɪlz]，意思是“后裾；长袍的下摆”。

基本翻译为“后裾”时，通常用于描述长袍或裙子的末端。在某些文化中，后裾被视为一种女性特征或装饰，但在其他文化中可能没有特定的意义。

速记技巧是记住单词的发音，可以通过多次重复或使用谐音来帮助记忆。

Coattails的英文词源可以追溯到17世纪，当时它被用来描述长袍的下摆。这个词的含义逐渐演变，现在通常用来描述某人从他人成功中受益，或者形容某种趋势或影响像“尾随者”一样跟随在领先者之后。

变化形式：复数形式是coattails，过去式是coated，过去分词是coated。

相关单词：

1. tailgate：尾随者，在他人后面追赶的人

2. follower：追随者，跟随者

3. second-guessing：猜测，揣测

4. pecking order：啄食顺序，指动物群体中的等级制度

5. trend-follower：趋势跟随者，指那些追随流行趋势的人

6. ride the coattails：搭便车，比喻从他人成功中受益

7. impact-follower：影响跟随者，指那些追随他人影响的人

8. trend-setter：潮流引领者，指开创某种流行趋势的人

9. copycat：模仿者，指模仿他人行为或风格的人

10. piggyback：搭便车，比喻借助他人力量达到目的。

coattails短语：

1. ride someone"s coattails

2. follow in sb"s coattails

3. take advantage of sb"s coattails

4. ride on someone"s coat-tails

5. catch someone by the coattails

6. take a shortcut by someone else"s coattails

7. ride someone"s coat-tails

双语例句：

1. She hopes to ride on her brother"s coattails to success in the political world.

她希望借助她哥哥的政治关系在政界取得成功。

2. They hope to follow in their parents" coattails and become successful businessmen.

他们希望能够追随父母的脚步，成为成功的商人。

3. She took advantage of her boss"s coattails to get a promotion.

她利用老板的关系升了职。

4. He rode on his wife"s coat-tails to become a member of parliament.

他靠他妻子的关系成为国会议员。

5. They were caught by their boss when they were trying to catch his coattails.

他们试图利用老板的关系，结果被抓住了。

6. He took a shortcut by following in his friend"s coattails.

他通过跟随朋友的脚步走捷径。

7. She wants to ride on her sister-in-law"s coat-tails to get ahead in her career.

她想利用嫂子的关系在事业上更进一步。

英文小作文：Coattails and Success

Success is a complex concept, but it often involves the help and influence of others. When we talk about success, we often think of individuals who have achieved their goals through their own efforts and abilities, but in reality, success often requires the support and assistance of others. One way to achieve success is to ride on someone else"s coattails, which can be a risky strategy, but it can also be a way to gain valuable experience and knowledge that can help you succeed in your own career or business. However, it is important to remember that success is not solely dependent on someone else"s coattails, but rather it is a combination of personal effort, opportunity, and luck. Therefore, it is essential to maintain your own goals and aspirations while seeking the support and assistance of others to help you achieve your goals.