Definition
牟取暴利 is a formal set phrase (verb-object structure) describing the act of seeking excessive, unfair, or illegal profits — often through speculation, price gouging, or exploitation. It has a strong negative, even criminal connotation, and is typically used in legal, economic, or journalistic contexts. The word 牟取 (móuqǔ) itself means 'to acquire through underhanded means', so you would not use this for normal business profit-making; it specifically implies profiteering or illicit gains.
v.o.
to profiteerto seek exorbitant profits (often illegally or unethically)
Examples
- 牟取暴利，。Zhè jiā gōngsī zài yìqíng qījiān móu, bèi fákuǎn le.This company profiteered during the pandemic and was fined.
- 牟取暴利。Fǎlǜ yánlì dǎjī móu de xíngwéi.The law severely cracks down on profiteering behavior.
- 牟取暴利。Tóujīzhě tōngguò túnjī wùzī móu.Speculators profiteer by hoarding supplies.
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