Of conduct, a course of action, etc., or its motivation: characterized by self-interest or the pursuit of personal gain; prompted by the desire for…
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释义 | society > morality > moral evil > evil nature or character > lack of magnanimity or noble-mindedness > [adjective] > motivated by material reward (4) mercenary1532 Of conduct, a course of action, etc., or its motivation: characterized by self-interest or the pursuit of personal gain; prompted by the desire for… hireling1587 Characteristic of or pertaining to a hireling; serving for hire or wages; to be had for hire; mercenary. (Usually opprobrious.) truculent1825 (In uses associated with truck, n.1, truck, v.1, truckle, v.) Mean, base, mercenary. kiss-cow1840 that kisses the cow for the sake of the milk, that stoops to indignities for a consideration. |
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