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单词 power-grabber
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Definition of power-grabber in English:

power-grabber

noun
  • 1US a company, person, etc., seeking to acquire the right to generate and sell hydroelectric power at a particular location (now rare).

  • 2A person who or organization which covets or seeks to acquire power.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Decatur Herald (Illinois).

 
 

Definition of power-grabber in US English:

power-grabber

noun
  • 1US a company, person, etc., seeking to acquire the right to generate and sell hydroelectric power at a particular location (now rare).

  • 2A person who or organization which covets or seeks to acquire power.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Decatur Herald (Illinois).

 
 
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