| 释义 |
empire builder
noun
: one whose aim or achievement is the formation of an empire: as
a. : one whose aim and activities are chiefly designed to and usually do notably increase the territory of or controlled by a country or notably enhance a country's authority and dominion
b. : one whose aim and achievement is the extension of his control (as financial or political) over a large territory or an extensive enterprise or set of related enterprises |