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spaniels

/ˈspænjəlz/ /ˈspæniəlz/

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noun

Spaniels

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. "

A los dos spaniels de la familia les encantaba jugar a buscar en el parque, con sus largas orejas ondeando en el viento.

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noun

Adulador, lameculos

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." "

Al gerente no le gustaban los nuevos becarios que eran unos lameculos, que constantemente estaban de acuerdo con todo lo que decía y lo colmaban de cumplidos insinceros.

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verb

Seguir lealmente

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. "

Él seguía lealmente al jefe, trayendo café y estando de acuerdo con todo lo que decía, con la esperanza de un ascenso.

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