carpetbagger
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT If you call someone a carpetbagger, you disapprove of them because they are trying to become a politician in an area which is not their home, simply because they think they are more likely to succeed there. 外来政客[美国英语]
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carpetbagger /ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡə/ (carpetbaggers)
剑桥词典
carpetbagger noun [C] (POLITICS)
mainly US disapprovingsomeone who tries to be elected as a politician in a place away from their home because they think there is a greater chance of succeeding there
外来投机政客
carpetbagger noun [C] (MONEY)
UK disapprovingsomeone who invests in a financial organization that is owned by its members , in order to make a profit if it is sold
投机商
Thousands of carpetbaggers have invested in the building society , hoping that it will become a public company . 数以千计的投机商投资该房屋互助协会，希望其能成为一家上市公司。 返回 carpetbagger