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单词 money-mongering
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Definition of money-mongering in English:

money-mongering

noun ˈmʌnɪˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ
rare, derogatory
  • The action or practice of dealing in money; especially moneylending.

adjective ˈmʌnɪˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ
derogatory
  • That deals in money, especially that lends money.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Mercurius Pragmaticus (for King Charls II). From money + mongering, after money-monger
mid 17th century; earliest use found in Mercurius Fidelicus. From money + mongering, after money-monger.

 
 

Definition of money-mongering in US English:

money-mongering

nounˈmʌnɪˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ
rare, derogatory
  • The action or practice of dealing in money; especially moneylending.

adjectiveˈmʌnɪˌmʌŋɡ(ə)rɪŋ
derogatory
  • That deals in money, especially that lends money.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Mercurius Pragmaticus (for King Charls II). From money + mongering, after money-monger<br>mid 17th century; earliest use found in Mercurius Fidelicus. From money + mongering, after money-monger.

 
 
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