| 单词 | cowboy capitalism |
| 释义 | > as lemmascowboy capitalism a. As a modifier, designating an approach to politics, finance, etc., which is risky, reckless, aggressive, or characterized by unethical or illegal practices, as in cowboy capitalism, cowboy diplomacy, etc.In early use frequently with allusion to sense 2b. ΚΠ 1885 Daily Brit. Colonist (Victoria, Brit. Columbia) 6 Sept. He..scooped in the police commissioner and three of his mounted bullies, at the same time sending a telegram..to complain of the cowboy tactics of Johnston. 1894 Daily Morning News (Savannah, Georgia) 1 July 6/4 Populism in Texas. Cowboy politics affords reporters many opportunities. 1975 N.Y. Times 18 May 16/8 We are sick of the cowboy politics of former president Mr Johnson. 1998 Prospect Mar. 55/2 Without the rule of law, the businessmen would be vulnerable to the corrupt, strong-arm tactics which prevail in cowboy capitalism. 2006 Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 26 Oct. 34/3 When we practised cowboy diplomacy and invaded Iraq we alienated our allies and aided our enemies. < as lemmas |
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