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horse trader

/ˈhɔːrs ˌtreɪdər/

翻译: 指善于讨价还价、精明狡猾的人,最初指马贩子,现多用于比喻政治上或商业上的强硬谈判者。

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/ˈhɔːrs ˌtreɪdər/C1informalamericanpolitical
  • zh指善于讨价还价、精明狡猾的人,最初指马贩子,现多用于比喻政治上或商业上的强硬谈判者。

A person who is skilled at negotiating or bargaining, often in a shrewd or clever manner; originally referred to someone who trades horses, but now used figuratively for any tough negotiator, especially in politics or business.

  1. Literal meaningB1formal

    A person who buys and sells horses as a profession.

    zh马贩子

    • The horse trader examined the animal's teeth before making an offer.
    • He worked as a horse trader at the local market.
    • Horse traders often travel to different towns to sell their animals.
  2. Figurative meaningB2informalamerican

    A person who is skilled at negotiating or making deals, often in a shrewd or clever way.

    zh精明商人

    • He's a real horse trader when it comes to business contracts.
    • The politician was known as a horse trader, always striking deals behind closed doors.
    • She's a horse trader in the real estate market, always getting the best price.
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