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placeman [ˈplesmən]

n. 禄虫(指为个人私利而任命的官吏);
复数:: placemen

例句:

  • The word "placeman" is often used contemptuously.
    “官吏”这个词在使用时常常带有轻蔑的含义。
  • When the placeman dies, the supernumerary steps into his shoes.
    假如那小官死了, 那接替他的人就可以接替他的位置.