英语词汇“wildcat”的翻译、意思、用法、释义-英汉经管词典

wildcat

adjective [ before noun ]

NATURAL RESOURCES US uk/ˈwaɪldkæt/ us

used to refer to a search for oil in a new area without knowing if any will be found, or if a profit can be made from it:

Wildcat drilling is a big risk but investors stand to make huge profits if oil is found.

wildcat

noun [ C ]

NATURAL RESOURCES uk/ˈwaɪldkæt/ us

a supply of oil discovered in a new area:

The energy giant is experiencing difficulties with its wildcats off the Venezuelan coast.

noun [ C ]

Wildcatters are scouring Africa and the US deserts in search of oil.

verb [ I ]

单词	wildcat
释义	wildcat adjective [ before noun ] NATURAL RESOURCES US uk/ˈwaɪldkæt/ us used to refer to a search for oil in a new area without knowing if any will be found, or if a profit can be made from it: Wildcat drilling is a big risk but investors stand to make huge profits if oil is found. wildcat noun [ C ] NATURAL RESOURCES uk/ˈwaɪldkæt/ us a supply of oil discovered in a new area: The energy giant is experiencing difficulties with its wildcats off the Venezuelan coast. wildcatter noun [ C ] Wildcatters are scouring Africa and the US deserts in search of oil. wildcat verb [ I ]
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