weather vane
A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such…A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind.
» The wind blew the weather vane off the roof.
С крыши ветром сорвало флюгер.
Meaning
3 sensesA mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind.
Wetterfahne, Windfahne
флю́герfljúger
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
An indicator; something that reflects what the current situation is.
(figuratively)A person or organization that changes their attitude and position based on the prevailing conditions rather than displaying any conviction.
Examples
3 sentencesThe wind blew the weather vane off the roof.
ruС крыши ветром сорвало флюгер. — nina99nv
That guy is a real weather vane: he constantly changes his mind.
ruЭтот тип точно как флюгер, все время меняет свое мнение. — nadya
The weather vane points north.
ruФлюгер указывает на север. — shanghainese