buccaneering

• 指在海上劫掠船只或实施海盗行为，尤指在公海上夺取他人船只及其财物；也泛指类似海盗的冒险掠夺行为。

A noun referring to the act of hijacking or seizing control of a ship, aircraft, or other vessel, especially on the high seas, taking it away from those legally entitled to it.

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1. Piracy on the high seasC1formal

   The act of hijacking ships or engaging in robbery at sea, often associated with historical pirates.

   海上劫掠

   • Buccaneering was rampant in the Caribbean during the 17th century.
   • The crew was captured for their buccaneering activities.
   • Historical accounts describe buccaneering as a lawless enterprise.

   同义词piracy

2. Aggressive or unscrupulous business tacticsC2formal

   Engaging in ruthless or daring business practices, often taking advantage of others.

   掠夺式商业行为

   • His buccaneering approach to mergers made him a controversial figure.
   • The company's buccaneering tactics led to several lawsuits.
   • Buccaneering in the tech industry often involves hostile takeovers.

   同义词exploitationpiracypredation

   反义词fairnesshonestyintegrityscrupulousness

• 动词，指像海盗一样行动或从事海盗活动，尤用于历史语境中，也指以海盗方式劫掠、抢夺。

A verb meaning to act as a pirate or engage in piracy, especially in historical contexts.

1. Live adventurously or recklesslyC1informal

   To live or act in a bold, adventurous, or piratical manner, often disregarding rules or conventions.

   冒险生活

   • After quitting his job, he decided to buccaneer around the world.
   • They buccaneered through life, taking risks and seeking thrills.
   • She buccaneered her way through the business world, ignoring all the rules.

   同义词roister

   反义词complyconformobeysubmityield