上一期答案：
The phrase "Yellow dog" has different meanings depending on the context. Historically, in American political slang, it referred to someone who is extremely loyal to a particular party, especially Democrats in the southern U.S. This originated from the term “Yellow Dog Democrat,” meaning someone who would vote for a Democrat, even if the candidate was a "yellow dog" (a lesser or unfavorable option), because of strong party loyalty.
In some cases, "yellow dog" can also be a derogatory term, implying cowardice, because yellow is often associated with fear or timidity.
“Yellow dog” 这个短语根据上下文有不同的含义。在历史上，美国政治俚语中，它指的是极度忠诚于某个政党的支持者，特别是南部的民主党人。这个词源自“Yellow Dog Democrat”（黄狗民主党人），意思是即使候选人是“黄狗”（意指一个较差的或不受欢迎的选择），他们也会为了忠于党派而投票支持。在某些情况下，“yellow dog” 也可以是贬义词，指代懦弱，因为黄色常常与恐惧或胆小相关联。
Short Story:
Sam had always been fiercely loyal to his political party. No matter who the candidate was, he would vote for them, even if they lacked experience or charisma. His friends would often joke, calling him a “Yellow Dog” because of his unwavering loyalty, saying, “Sam would vote for a yellow dog if it wore the party’s badge!”
One day, a new candidate was running for office, someone with little political background but a strong party endorsement. Sam hesitated for the first time in years. His friends teased him again, but Sam smiled and said, “Maybe it’s time I start thinking for myself, not just following the party line.”
The old label “Yellow Dog” didn’t seem to fit him anymore. Sam had grown, realizing that loyalty was important, but independent thought mattered just as much.
