CRONY
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示例

The mayor appointed a crony to lead the planning department.

市长任命一名亲信领导城市规划部门。

定义

a very close friend or longtime companion

  • an intimate, trusted pal from one’s circle

挚友；长期的密友

  • 同一圈子里的亲密伙伴

a close associate favored by nepotism or patronage, esp. in politics or business

  • an accomplice or hanger-on involved in dubious dealings

因裙带或庇护受益的亲信，尤指政商领域

  • 参与可疑交易的同伙或跟班