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牟取暴利 (móu) — to profiteer, to seek exorbitant profits (often illegally or unethically)

Definition

A fixed verb phrase meaning 'to profiteer' — to seek excessive, often illegal or unethical profits. Strongly negative; used in news, law, and business reporting.

verb
to profiteerto seek exorbitant profits (often illegally or unethically)

Examples

  • 牟取暴利，。
    Zhè jiā gōng sī zài yì qíng qī jiān móu, bèi fá kuǎn le.
    This company profiteered during the pandemic and was fined.
  • 牟取暴利。
    Fǎ lǜ yán lì dǎ jī móu de xíng wéi.
    The law severely cracks down on profiteering behavior.
  • 牟取暴利。
    Tóu jī zhě tōng guò tún jī wù zī móu.
    Speculators profiteer by hoarding supplies.

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