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profiteer
UK
/ˌprɒfɪˈtɪə/
US
/ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/
profiteers
pl
UK
/ˌprɒfɪˈtɪə/
US
/ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/
Translations
During the war, many profiteers took advantage of the scarcity of goods.
Во время войны многие спекулянты воспользовались нехваткой товаров.
Additional translations
Definitions
During the war, many accused him of being a profiteer, taking advantage of the shortages to inflate prices.
profiteered
Past Simple
profiteered
Past Participle
profiteering
Gerund
UK
/ˌprɒf.ɪˈtɪə/
US
/ˌprɑː.fɪˈtɪr/
Translations
During the war, some people tried to profiteer by selling goods at inflated prices.
Во время войны некоторые люди пытались наживаться, продавая товары по завышенным ценам.
Definitions
During the crisis, some companies were accused of trying to profiteer by raising prices on essential goods.
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