"nabobs" in Chinese (Simplified)
富豪权贵
Definition
“富豪”指非常富有或有影响力的人,通常用于描述那些在外国获取巨大财富的人。最初用来指殖民时期从印度归国的英国富人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个词现在多用于正式或文学场合,经常带有讽刺或批评意味,尤其指那些炫富或自负的权贵。多见于历史或新闻语境。
Examples
Many nabobs lived in large mansions after returning from India.
许多**富豪**从印度回国后住在大宅子里。
The city’s nabobs donated money to build a new hospital.
城市的**富豪**捐钱建了一座新医院。
People admired the wealth of the nabobs.
人们羡慕这些**富豪**的财富。
The party was full of political nabobs from around the country.
聚会上挤满了来自全国各地的政治**权贵**。
Some nabobs love to show off their luxury cars and expensive jewelry.
有些**富豪**喜欢炫耀他们的豪车和昂贵的珠宝。
Journalists exposed how the city’s nabobs were influencing local elections.
记者揭露了市里**富豪**如何影响地方选举。