英语词汇“muckrake”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	muckrake
释义	muck·rake I. \ˈməkˌrāk\ verb Etymology: from obsolete English muckrake, n., rake for gathering dung into a heap, from muck (I) + rake *intransitive verb* : to search out and charge with and seek to expose publicly real or apparent misconduct or vice or corruption on the part of prominent individuals (as public officials) < a politician that muckrakes at every opportunity > : dig up scandal < would enjoy himself if he could muckrake in his own backyard — Reginald Reynolds > *transitive verb* 1. : to subject to muckraking < muckraked his rivals with great relish > 2. : to investigate or go over assiduously with the purpose of digging up scandal or of incriminating < muckrakes his subject with pious zeal — Time > II. noun Etymology: from obsolete English muckrake, n. 1. a. : muckraking — used with the < jeered at me and my colleagues of the muckrake — Lincoln Steffens > < such a bold defender of the people, if it be necessary, will use the much dreaded muckrake — A.M.Grussi > b. : a book, article, speech, or other medium used as a vehicle for a muckraking disclosure < will publish his newest muckrake later this year > 2. : muckraker < a confirmed holier-than-thou muckrake >
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