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“唯利是图”,中国成语,意思是“只贪图利益,不顾及其他(seek nothing but profits;care only for money)”,可以用英文短语“on the make”表示。唯表示“只(only)”, 图是“图谋(plot; conspire)”,含贬义。与英文俗语“on the make”意思相近,表示“Seeking wealth, success, or an improved social status, often ruthlessly or in a self-serving manner”。
双语例句
1、He's always on the make; I have never known him do a disinterested action.
他这个人一贯都是唯利是图,我从来不知道他有什么无私的行动。
2、He's on the make everywhere and cultivates all the Chicago hotshots.
他现在正往上爬,到处结交芝加哥的名流。
3、He's a self-seeker; he's always on the make.
这个人才奸哪,总想占便宜。