cowboy

cowboy

Persona che cavalca e di solito si occupa del bestiame, soprattutto nell’Ovest americano.

In inglese semplice: A person who rides horses and usually looks after cattle, especially in the American West.

• The cowboy rode a horse.
• Cowboys moved the cattle across the river.
• She watched a cowboy repair his saddle.

Sinonimi: cowhand

Espressioni comuni: cowboy hat, cowboy boots, ranch cowboy

incosciente, spericolato

Persona che corre rischi insensati, spesso per impressionare gli altri.

In inglese semplice: Someone who takes foolish risks, often to impress other people.

• That driver is a cowboy.
• The manager called him a cowboy for ignoring safety rules.
• We cannot trust these cowboys with expensive equipment.

Sinonimi: show-off, hothead

Espressioni comuni: reckless cowboy, act like a cowboy