What does "buccaneering" mean?

`n.` 海盗行为,掠夺 `adj.` 海盗的

How do you pronounce "buccaneering"?

The pronunciation is /ˌbʌkəˈnɪərɪŋ/. Listen to American and British pronunciations on this page.

[US]/ˌbʌkəˈnɪərɪŋ/

[UK]/ˌbʌkə'nɪrɪŋ/

Frequency: Very High

n. piratical behavior, plundering
adj. piratical

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there is a new buccaneering spirit abroad.

the buccaneering nature of the oil-transport industry.

there is a new buccaneering spirit abroad.

the buccaneering nature of the oil-transport industry.

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