maverick
Significado: An independent-minded person who refuses to conform to the norms or policies of a group; an unorthodox and unconventional thinker.
Maverick is overwhelmingly positive in modern usage, suggesting admirable independence rather than dangerous rebellion. 'A political maverick,' 'a maverick approach,' and 'a maverick spirit' are standard collocations. Unlike 'renegade' or 'dissident,' a maverick does not necessarily betray a group — they simply refuse to follow the herd. The word is popular in business journalism, political commentary, and biographical profiles of entrepreneurs and innovators.
Ejemplos
- He earned a reputation as a political maverick, voting according to his conscience regardless of the party whip. 他因按自己良心投票而不顾党鞭,赢得了政治特立独行者的名声。Se ganó la reputación de inconformista político al votar según su conciencia sin importar las directrices del partido.彼は党の方針にかかわらず良心に従って投票し、政界の一匹狼としての評判を得た。그는 당의 방침에 관계없이 양심에 따라 투표하며 정계의 독불장군이라는 평판을 얻었다.
- The company was founded by a maverick engineer who saw possibilities that the industry establishment dismissed. 该公司由一位特立独行的工程师创立,他看到了业界主流所不屑的可能性。La empresa fue fundada por un ingeniero inconformista que vio posibilidades que la industria establecida descartaba.その会社は、業界の主流が退けた可能性を見出した型破りなエンジニアによって設立された。그 회사는 업계 주류가 일축한 가능성을 간파한 파격적인 엔지니어에 의해 설립되었다.
- Her maverick approach to fund management consistently outperformed more conventional strategies. 她特立独行的基金管理方法持续跑赢了更为传统的策略。Su enfoque poco convencional de la gestión de fondos superó sistemáticamente a las estrategias más ortodoxas.彼女の型破りなファンド運用手法は、より従来型の戦略を一貫して上回った。그녀의 파격적인 펀드 운용 방식은 보다 전통적인 전략을 꾸준히 능가했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: media, professional, general
Tono: positive
Origen e historia
Named after Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803–1870), a Texan rancher who refused to brand his cattle. Unbranded calves became known as 'mavericks,' and the word was later applied figuratively to people who refuse to be labelled or categorised.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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