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jackals

/ˈdʒækəlz/

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noun

Chacales

Any of certain wild canids of the genus Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.

Examples :

"At night, we could hear the howls of jackals in the distance, searching for food near the village. "

Por la noche, podíamos oír los aullidos de los chacales a lo lejos, buscando comida cerca del pueblo.

animal nature biology organism

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noun

Mandadero, persona de poca importancia

A person who performs menial/routine tasks, a dogsbody.

Examples :

"In the busy office, the new interns were often treated like jackals, running errands and making coffee for everyone else. "

En la oficina concurrida, a los nuevos becarios a menudo se les trataba como mandaderos, haciendo recados y preparando café para todos los demás.

person job work

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noun

Chacal, oportunista

A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.

Examples :

"The school board was criticized for appointing several jackals to the committee, who were more interested in personal gain than student success. "

La junta escolar fue criticada por nombrar a varios chacales en el comité, que estaban más interesados en el beneficio personal que en el éxito de los estudiantes.

character person moral attitude

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noun

Sota

A jack (the playing card).

Examples :

"In our card game, my hand was full of jackals, giving me a good chance to win. "

En nuestro juego de cartas, mi mano estaba llena de sotas, lo que me daba una buena oportunidad de ganar.

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verb

Realizar tareas serviles, trabajar sin descanso

To perform menial or routine tasks

Examples :

"Instead of focusing on their main task of design, the junior engineers were often jackaled into fixing the printer and ordering office supplies. "

En lugar de concentrarse en su tarea principal de diseño, a menudo se obligaba a los ingenieros junior a arreglar la impresora y pedir suministros de oficina.