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chameleon

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n.变色龙

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chameleon


/kə'mi:lɪən; kə`milɪən/
n
1 any of various types of small lizard that can change colour according to its surroundings 避役(能变色的小蜥蜴); 变色龙.
2 (fig 比喻) person who changes his behaviour or opinions to suit the situation 改变行为或看法以适应情况的人.

chameleon


n[C]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French;Origin: camelion, from Latin chamaeleon, from Greek, from chamai 'on the ground' + leon 'lion']
a lizard that can change its colour to match the colours around it
someone who changes their ideas, behaviour etc to fit different situations