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Carpetbag
UK
/ˈkɑːpɪtbæɡ/
US
/ˈkɑrpɪtbæɡ/
Translation of "carpetbag" into Russian
carpetbag
Noun
UK
/ˈkɑːpɪtbæɡ/
US
/ˈkɑrpɪtbæɡ/
carpetbag
carpetbags pl
ковёр-сумка
The traveler carried a carpetbag filled with clothes and personal items.
Путешественник нёс ковёр-сумку, наполненную одеждой и личными вещами.
Additional translations
carpetbag
Verb
UK
/ˈkɑːpɪtbæɡ/
US
/ˈkɑrpɪtbæɡ/
carpetbag
carpetbags
carpetbagged Past Simple / Past Participle
carpetbagging Gerund
He tried to carpetbag on the misfortunes of others.
Он пытался наживаться на несчастьях других.
Definitions
carpetbag
Noun
UK
/ˈkɑːpɪtbæɡ/
US
/ˈkɑrpɪtbæɡ/
A traveling bag made of carpet fabric, typically used in the 19th century.
The traveler carried a carpetbag filled with his belongings as he boarded the train.
carpetbag
Verb
UK
/ˈkɑːpɪtbæɡ/
US
/ˈkɑrpɪtbæɡ/
To travel or move to a new area, especially for political or financial gain, often with the implication of being an outsider.
He decided to carpetbag to the southern state to run for office, despite having no prior connection to the area.
carpetbag
Adjective
UK
/ˈkɑːpɪtbæɡ/
US
/ˈkɑrpɪtbæɡ/
Relating to or characteristic of a carpetbagger; opportunistic, outsider, or politically expedient.
Locals resented the new governor's carpetbag administration.
Idioms and phrases
carpetbag politician
He was often labeled a carpetbag politician due to his sudden move to the state.
политик-карпетбэггер
Его часто называли политиком-карпетбэггером из-за его внезапного переезда в штат.
carpetbag government
The carpetbag government implemented policies that were unpopular with the locals.
правительство ковровых мешков
Правительство ковровых мешков ввело политики, которые были непопулярны среди местных жителей.
carpetbag rule
During the carpetbag rule, many outsiders gained power in the region.
правление ковровых мешков
Во время правления ковровых мешков многие приезжие получили власть в регионе.
carpetbag adventurer
He was a carpetbag adventurer seeking fortune in a new land.
карпетбэггер-авантюрист
Он был карпетбэггером-авантюристом, искавшим удачу на новых землях.
carpetbag capital
The influx of carpetbag capital changed the economic landscape.
капитал карпетбэггеров
Приток капитала карпетбэггеров изменил экономическую ситуацию.