goldbug
/gohld-buhg/US // ˈgoʊldˌbʌg //
金虫,金丝雀,金丝猴,金丝鸟
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : Informal. a person, especially an economist or politician, who supports the gold standard.
- : Informal. a person who believes in buying gold bullion as a personal investment.
- : gold beetle.
Examples
You spread abroad the message—well, the message that Sir Joseph Goldbug, your proprietor, instructs you to spread abroad.
You teach mankind the lessons that Sir Joseph Goldbug wishes them to learn.
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