petrodollars.
/pe-troh-dol-erz/US // ˈpɛ troʊˌdɒl ərz //
石油美元,石油币,石油元,汽油美元
Definitions
n.plural noun · 名词(复数)
- 1.
- ›surplus revenues in dollars accumulated by petroleum-exporting countries, as those of the Middle East, especially when then used for foreign loans or investments.
Examples
He waged war on the modern with a Siemens dialysis machine in-tow, bankrolled by Aramco petrodollars.
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