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privateer

/pɹaɪvəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪvəˈtɪəɹ/

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noun

私掠船，武装民船。

A privately owned warship that had official sanction to attack enemy ships and take possession of their cargo.

Examples :

"During the war, the government hired a privateer to raid enemy merchant ships and seize their goods, which helped fund the war effort. "

战争期间，政府雇佣了一艘私掠船去袭击敌方的商船并夺取货物，这有助于资助战争行动。

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noun

私掠船船员, 海盗船船员

An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship.

Examples :

"The grizzled privateer swore allegiance to the captain before their raid on the enemy merchant ship. "

这位饱经风霜的私掠船船员在袭击敌方商船之前，宣誓效忠船长。

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noun

私有化支持者，私有化受益者

An advocate or beneficiary of privatization of a government service or activity.

Examples :

"The school board meeting was filled with debate, as some saw the potential advantages of partnering with a privateer to manage the school's transportation system. "

校董事会会议充满了争论，因为有些人看到了与私有化运输公司合作管理学校交通系统的潜在优势。

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noun

个体户赛车手，独立参赛者

A private individual entrant into a race or competition who does not have the backing of a large, professional team.

Examples :

"Despite lacking the funding and support of a professional racing team, the privateer managed to qualify for the finals. "

虽然缺乏专业赛车队的资金和支持，这位个体户赛车手还是成功获得了决赛资格。

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verb

从事武装私掠活动，以政府名义从事海盗行为。

To function under official sanction permitting attacks on enemy shipping and seizing ship and cargo; to engage in government-sponsored piracy.

Examples :

"During wartime, governments sometimes privateer merchant ships, authorizing them to attack enemy supply lines. "

在战时，政府有时会授权武装商船从事私掠活动，允许他们袭击敌人的补给线。

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verb

主张私有化，从私有化获利

To advocate or benefit from privatization of government services.

Examples :

"The politician was accused of trying to privateer the city's public transportation system for the benefit of his wealthy donors. "

那位政客被指控试图将该市的公共交通系统私有化并从中获利，以讨好他那些富有的捐助者。

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