oligarch
UK/'ɒligɑ:k/US
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释义
n.
A member of a small group that holds power in a state.
寡头（在国家中掌权的少数集团成员之一）。
n.
A very rich, powerful person, especially one who gained wealth through political connections.
权贵，巨富（尤指靠政治关系暴富者）。
词根拆分
词根派生olig-（少）+ arch（统治者）= 统治的少数人之一。没有表制度的 -y 后缀，光秃秃的词指人而非制度。在当代用法中尤指有政治背景的超级富豪、巨头。
词根 arch 还连着 12 个词常用搭配
- 1.wealthy oligarch富有的寡头
- 2.Russian oligarch俄罗斯寡头
- 3.powerful oligarch有权势的寡头
例句
- 1.
The oligarch made his fortune buying state assets cheaply.
这位寡头靠低价收购国有资产发家。
- 2.
Several oligarchs were placed under sanctions abroad.
数名寡头在海外遭到制裁。
- 3.
A handful of oligarchs effectively controlled the economy.
少数几个寡头实际上掌控了整个经济。