legal beagle

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˌliːɡl̩ ˈbiːɡl̩/    美 /ˌliɡəl ˈbiɡəl/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A lawyer, specifically one regarded as astute and skilful. idiomatic,informal
    — He was a prosecutor before entering private practice and gaining a reputation as a legal beagle.

词形变化

legal beagles plural

词源

From legal + beagle. Beagle was probably chosen for the rhyme and because beagles were traditionally used for hunting hares or rabbits, due to their keen sense of smell and tracking instinct. Compare legal eagle.
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