| 单词 | hucksterism |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈhucksterism ˈhucksterism n. the theory or practice of being a huckster (usually disparaging). ΘΚΠ society > trade and finance > illegal or immoral trading > [noun] > sordid or petty trading huckstery1362 huckery1377 cauponation1531 huckstering1647 niggling1840 hucksterism1951 1951 Newsweek 27 Aug. 80 Robert Saudek, a three-time Peabody Award winner for documentaries. Saudek, a soft-spoken man without a hint of hucksterism. 1957 N.Y. Times 6 Jan. E 11/4 An attack on Southern schools of journalism for ‘kicking the humanities around’ while emphasizing ‘hucksterism’ and ‘quick turnover’ in education. 1960 Encounter 15 27 One can find ‘hucksterism’..among academic people in search of reputations. 1972 Village Voice (N.Y.) 1 June 26/2 What particularly appeals to me about the ‘Jack La Lanne Show’ is its serious, heart~felt hucksterism. 1973 Observer 2 Dec. 7/3 This high-pressure hucksterism, backed by the multi-billion investment.., has failed to impress many scientists. < as lemmas |
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