fair-weather ally

Chinese meaning
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Example
Carney Says Canada and E.U. 'Are Not Fair Weather Allies' as Trump Threatens Europe Over 'Hostile Act'
Source: TIME · 17 Sep 2026
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
fair-weather 本义是「晴天时的」,引申为「只在顺境时出现的」,与 ally(盟友)组合而成
- fair(晴朗的)+ weather(天气)+ ally(盟友)
Collocations
- fair-weather friend / fair-weather fan / loyal ally

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