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bucket shop

/ˈbʌkɪt ʃɒp/

翻译: 指历史上无牌或不诚实的经纪公司,常以客户资金进行投机甚至欺诈。也非正式地指廉价的旅行社或售票商。

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/ˈbʌkɪt ʃɒp/C1informalbritishbusiness已废弃
  • zh指历史上无牌或不诚实的经纪公司,常以客户资金进行投机甚至欺诈。也非正式地指廉价的旅行社或售票商。

A historical term for an unlicensed or dishonest brokerage firm that speculates with clients' money, often engaging in fraudulent practices. Also used informally to refer to a cheap travel agency or ticket seller.

  1. Unscrupulous brokerageC1formal

    A brokerage firm that engages in unethical or fraudulent practices, often by selling highly speculative securities or manipulating prices.

    zh黑券商

    • The investor lost his savings after dealing with a bucket shop.
    • Regulators shut down the bucket shop for illegal trading activities.
    • He was warned to avoid bucket shops that promise unrealistic returns.
  2. Discount ticket sellerB2informalbritish

    A business that sells airline tickets, travel packages, or event tickets at heavily discounted prices, often with limited availability or restrictions.

    zh折扣票销售商

    • She bought a cheap flight from a bucket shop in London.
    • Bucket shops often offer last-minute deals on holidays.
    • He found a great price for concert tickets at a bucket shop.