profiteer

• 指乘物资短缺或危机之机牟取暴利的人，尤指以不正当手段获取过高利润者。

A noun referring to a person who makes excessive profits, especially by taking advantage of shortages or exploiting a situation for financial gain.

1. Excessive profit makerC1formal

   A person who makes an excessive or unfair profit, especially by taking advantage of shortages or crises.

   投机倒把者

   • During the war, profiteers sold basic goods at inflated prices.
   • The government cracked down on profiteers hoarding medical supplies.
   • He was labeled a profiteer for charging exorbitant fees for his services.

   同义词exploiterextortionistopportunistracketeervulture

• 动词，指利用短缺或危机等情况牟取过高或不正当的利润，尤指囤积居奇、投机倒把以获取暴利。

A verb used to describe the act of making an excessive or unfair profit, especially during times of scarcity or crisis.

1. Make excessive profitC1formal

   To make an unreasonable or excessive profit, especially by selling goods that are scarce or in high demand at inflated prices.

   牟取暴利

   • Some companies profiteered by selling masks at ten times the normal price during the pandemic.
   • The government passed laws to prevent businesses from profiteering during emergencies.
   • He was accused of profiteering by hoarding essential supplies and selling them at a huge markup.

   同义词exploitgougeoverchargeracketeer