crony
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/ˈkrəʊni/
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/ˈkrəʊni/
A close friend with whom someone spends a lot of time, often sharing similar interests or political views.
The mayor was criticized for giving contracts to his cronies instead of the most qualified companies.
市長因將合約授予他的密友而非最有資格的公司而受到批評。