"carpetbaggers" 怎么发音

word

US

KAR-pit-bag-erz

UK

KAH-pit-bag-uhz

释义

A 'carpetbagger' originally referred to a person from the Northern United States who moved to the South after the Civil War, often seeking personal gain. Now, it describes someone who moves to a new place just to take advantage of opportunities, usually in politics or business.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkɑɹpətˌbæɡɝz

英式英语

kˈɑːpɪtbˌæɡəz

简化发音

美式

KAR-pit-bag-erz

英式

KAH-pit-bag-uhz

语境中听

After the war, many carpetbaggers moved south to start new businesses.

People saw the newcomers as carpetbaggers seeking power and money.

The mayor accused his rival of being a carpetbagger from another city.

Some voters distrust carpetbaggers who seem only interested in winning elections, not helping the community.