profiteerの意味は？

profiteer

🇺🇸 /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/ 🇬🇧 /ˌprɒfɪˈtɪə(r)/

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noun

A person who makes a large amount of money by charging very high prices for goods or services, especially during a time of crisis or shortage.

The profiteer hoarded medical supplies to sell at inflated prices during the pandemic.

不当利得者は、パンデミックの間に膨らんだ価格で販売するために医療用品を買い占めた。