carpetbagger

中文含义：投机者；移居南方进行商业投机的人

英语词性：noun

美式音标： /ˈkɑːrpɪtˌbæɡər/

同义词：profiteer, opportunist, speculator

易混淆单词：camper, backpacker

双语例句：

1. Many carpetbaggers made their fortunes by exploiting the resources of the South after the Civil War.

许多投机商人在南北战争后开发南方资源中赚得了自己的财富。

2. The politician was labeled a carpetbagger because he moved to the state just to run for office.

这位政治家被扣上了投机者的帽子，因为他为了竞选而搬到了这个州。

3. The journalist accused the businessman of being a carpetbagger who was only interested in exploiting the local economy.

这位记者指责这位商人是个只关心剥削当地经济的投机者。