nabob
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/ˈneɪbɑːb/
🇬🇧
/ˈneɪbɒb/
A person who was a powerful leader in the old Mughal Empire.
The nabob was known for his wisdom and fairness in ruling his province.
这位官员因其智慧和公正而在统治他的省份时广为人知。
A person who has a lot of money or is very important.
After winning the lottery, John became a nabob in our small town.
中彩票后,约翰在我们的小镇上成为了一个富豪。