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spaniels

/ˈspænjəlz/ /ˈspæniəlz/

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noun

Spaniel

Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.

Examples :

"The family's two spaniels loved to play fetch in the park, their long ears flapping in the wind. "

Die beiden Spaniels der Familie spielten gerne im Park Fangen, wobei ihre langen Ohren im Wind flatterten.

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noun

Schleimer, Kriecher

A cringing, fawning person.

Examples :

""The manager disliked the new interns who were such spaniels, constantly agreeing with everything he said and showering him with insincere compliments." "

Der Manager mochte die neuen Praktikanten nicht, die solche Schleimer waren, ständig allem zustimmten, was er sagte, und ihn mit unaufrichtigen Komplimenten überschütteten.

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verb

Treue ergeben sein, ergeben folgen

To follow loyally or obsequiously, like a spaniel.

Examples :

"He would spaniel after the boss, bringing coffee and agreeing with everything he said, hoping for a promotion. "

Er war dem Chef treu ergeben, brachte Kaffee und stimmte allem zu, was er sagte, in der Hoffnung auf eine Beförderung.

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