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opportunists
UK //ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪsts//US //ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪsts//
词源
源自法语 'opportuniste'，最初用于19世纪法国政治，描述那些支持政府以谋取利益的人。词根来自拉丁语 'opportunus'（有利的）。
noun
❶ 指那些善于抓住机会为自己谋利的人，通常带有贬义，形容他们在有利可图时才行动或改变立场。
“Politicians who change their stance based on popularity are often seen as opportunists.”
（那些根据受欢迎程度改变立场的政客常被视为机会主义者。）
“After the company's success, many opportunists tried to take credit for the work they didn't do.”
（公司成功后，许多机会主义者试图为没做过的工作邀功。）
同义词:self-seeker, exploiter, careerist
常见短语
political opportunists — 指在政治领域根据形势变化而改变立场或政策以谋取个人或党派利益的人。
“Many voters are tired of political opportunists who promise reforms only before elections.”
（许多选民厌倦了那些只在选举前承诺改革的政治机会主义者。）