미국 서부의 목장에서 말을 타고 소 떼를 모으고 돌보는 사람; 목동.
A man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle, especially on a ranch in the western United States.
예문:
"The old cowboy spent his life riding the range and moving the herd across vast plains."
"Children often enjoy dressing up as cowboys and pretending to ride horses during playtime."
특히 자동차를 난폭하게 운전하거나 무모하게 행동하는 사람.
A person who drives carelessly or recklessly, often endangering others.
예문:
"That delivery driver is a real cowboy, speeding through residential areas without regard for safety."
"The police cracked down on the group of motorcycle cowboys performing dangerous stunts on the highway."
기술이 없거나 정직하지 못하여 형편없는 작업을 하고 과도한 요금을 청구하는 업자.
An unskilled or dishonest tradesperson who performs poor quality work, often charging high prices.
예문:
"We hired a plumber who turned out to be a cowboy; the pipes leaked again just two days after he fixed them."
"Always check references carefully before hiring a contractor, or you might end up paying a cowboy for shoddy work."