hanger-on
noun /ˌhæŋər ˈɒn/
/ˌhæŋər ˈɑːn/
(plural hangers-on)
(often disapproving)- a person who tries to be friendly with a famous person or who goes to important events, in order to get some advantage
逢迎者；攀附权贵者 - a famous artist surrounded by crowds of hangers-on
被一群追随者包围的著名艺术家 - She arrived with at least 50 assorted helpers and hangers-on.
她带来了至少50名各式各样的助手和随从。 - The singer’s parties attracted the inevitable crowds of hangers-on.
歌手的聚会吸引了不可避免的大批追随者。
- a famous artist surrounded by crowds of hangers-on