opportunist
UK/ɒpə'tjuːnɪst/US/.ɒpә'tju:nist/
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Definitions
n.
A person who exploits opportunities, often with little regard for principles.
机会主义者；投机者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedopportun- (from opportune) + -ist (a person who practices) = 'one who seizes opportunities.' Like opportunism, the word usually carries a pejorative tone in modern usage.
Root port still carries 95 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.political opportunist政治投机者
- 2.ruthless opportunist冷酷的投机者
- 3.shameless opportunist无耻的投机者
Example Sentences
- 1.
He was branded a political opportunist by his rivals.
- 2.
Opportunists thrive in periods of social upheaval.
- 3.
She is no opportunist — she stands by her principles.