buccaneering

/ˌbʌkəˈnɪərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌbʌkəˈnɪrɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

buccaneering — adjective

  • buccaneeringpositive
  • more buccaneeringcomparative
  • most buccaneeringsuperlative

1. ready to make bold, risky moves to gain money, power, or advantage, especially i

1.形容詞C2
釋義

ready to make bold, risky moves to gain money, power, or advantage, especially in business.

例句

After two bold takeovers, investors praised Esme's buccaneering style.

pattern: buccaneering + style

The magazine warned that Mert's buccaneering boss would ignore safety rules.

critical tone: buccaneering boss

同義詞
  • daring

    broader and often more approving, without the predatory tone

  • aggressive

    stresses force and pressure, not necessarily enjoyment of risk

  • reckless

    stronger and more negative; suggests poor judgment

  • swashbuckling

    more colorful and theatrical, often with a romantic image

反義詞
  • cautious

    emphasizes slow, careful judgment and low risk

  • conservative

    especially in business, stresses avoiding bold change or risk

文法句型

a buccaneering investor/executive

a buccaneering plan/bid/style

用法筆記

Usually appears before nouns such as investor, boss, plan, or bid. It often sounds slightly critical, suggesting bold risk-taking with little respect for limits.

常見錯誤

❌Trying sushi was a buccaneering choice for Leo.
✅Trying sushi was a daring choice for Leo.
💡buccaneering is mainly used for aggressive risk-taking in business or politics, not small everyday decisions.