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catbird BrE /ˈkætbɜːd/ NAmE /-bɜːrd/ ●be in the ˈcatbird seat (NAmE) have an advantage over other people or be in control of a situation 处于有利地位;控制着局势◆After his recent success, the president is sitting in the catbird seat. 在最近获得胜利之后,总统现已掌控大局。◆With prices falling dramatically, buyers seem to be in the catbird seat. 随着价格急剧下跌,买家似乎处在有利的地位。 |