careerist
UK/kə'rɪərɪst/US/kә'riәrist/
A1
Definitions
n.
A person who pursues career advancement above other concerns
一味追求晋升的人；野心家
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcareerrun, flow; chariot, wheeled cart; carry
+
-istone who practices, believer in
=careerist
career + -ist (one who) = one obsessed with advancing their career. Usually mildly negative.
Example Sentences
- 1.
He was dismissed as a ruthless careerist.
- 2.
Critics called her a careerist with no real principles.