gombeen
英 [gɒm'biːn]
美 [gɒm'biːn]
词性
名词
基本解释
n.<爱尔兰>高利贷
网络释义
爱钱如命的小商人;谋取私利者;利己主义者
例证
1. He was known in the community as a gombeen, always trying to make a quick buck off people's misfortunes.
他在社区里以一个贪财的小商人而闻名,总是试图从别人的不幸中捞取快钱。
2. The politician was accused of being a gombeen, using his position for personal gain rather than serving the public.
这位政治家被指控是一个利己主义者,利用自己的职位为个人谋利,而不是为公众服务。