cowboy

Cowboy

Jemand, der Pferde reitet und meist Rinder betreut, besonders im amerikanischen Westen.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: cowhand

Häufige Wendungen: cowboy hat, cowboy boots, ranch cowboy

Draufgänger, Rowdy

Jemand, der unvernünftige Risiken eingeht, oft um andere zu beeindrucken.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: show-off, hothead

Häufige Wendungen: reckless cowboy, act like a cowboy