carpetbag

• 历史术语，指美国南北战争后迁往南方的北方人，常被视为利用南方重建谋取私利的机会主义者。作形容词时形容机会主义的、唯利是图的、无原则的或外来的投机行为。

A historical term referring to a Northerner who moved to the South after the American Civil War, often perceived as exploiting the region for personal gain. As an adjective, it describes something opportunistic or unscrupulous.

1. Relating to a carpetbaggerC1formalamerican

   Following the practices or characteristic of a carpetbagger, especially in a political or business context.

   与投机政客有关的

   • The carpetbag politician was criticized for his opportunistic behavior.
   • His carpetbag business practices were seen as exploitative by the locals.
   • The carpetbag candidate moved to the district just before the election.

   同义词exploitativeopportunisticpredatoryself-servingunscrupulous

2. Opportunistic newcomerC1formalamerican

   Presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality, often with little regard for local customs or interests.

   外来投机客

   • The carpetbag entrepreneur tried to take over the local market.
   • She was labeled a carpetbag lawyer after moving to the small town.
   • His carpetbag approach to the community was met with suspicion.

   同义词adventurerarrivisteexploiterinterloperopportunisticoutsiderparvenuupstart

• 19世纪广泛使用的一种由地毯织物制成的旅行袋。也指美国内战后重建时期到南方投机谋利的北方人。

A traveling bag made of carpet fabric, widely used in the 19th century.

1. Traveling bagC1formal

   A type of bag, typically made from carpet material, that was commonly used for travel in the 19th century.

   旅行袋

   • He packed his belongings into a worn carpetbag before the journey.
   • The antique shop sold a 19th-century carpetbag made of wool.
   • She carried a carpetbag filled with books and clothes.