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单词 rainmaker
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rainmaker
noun[C]
uk
/ˈreɪn.meɪ.kər/us
/ˈreɪn.meɪ.kɚ/

rainmakernoun[C](CAUSING RAIN)

something or someone thatcausesraintofall:
带来降雨的因素；参与人工降雨的人员
This isourfirstwinterstormsystemof theseason, and it'sdevelopinginto a good rainmaker.这是我们这里本季第一个冬季风暴系统，正在发展成一个很好的降雨因素。
apersonwho isbelievedto have amagicalpowertobringandcontrolrain:
求雨法师
Don Antonio is ashamanand rainmaker.唐 · 安东尼奥是一位巫师和求雨法师。
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  • Withwaterincreasinglyscarceinitsparchedandheavilypopulatednortheasternplain,Chinahasbecomethe world'sleadingrainmaker, usingaircraft,rocketsandevenantiaircraftgunstoseedthecloudsforpreciousmoisture.
  • Somerecentevidenceaffirmsthat thecityis animportantrainmaker foritsneighbours. Theheatstoredandemittedby all thosebuildings,streetsandsidewalksevidentlyaddsachargetothunderstormsandsummershowers.
  • Thestorywas about a Nigerian rainmaker who wastryingtopreventrainspoilingaburialceremony.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Precipitation: rain
  • bucket
  • bucket down
  • cloud seeder
  • cloud seeding
  • cloudburst
  • downpour
  • drizzle
  • heaven
  • mizzle
  • pelt
  • piss
  • puddle
  • rain gauge
  • rainbow
  • rainstorm
  • seed
  • shower
  • wash
  • wash(something)out
  • washout
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rainmakernoun[C](MAKING MONEY)

apersonwho isabletobringlargeamountsofmoneyinto acompany, forexamplebyattractingrichclients(=customersfor aservice):
超级说客，风云人物
He is aseniorpartnerandtoprainmaker at afamousManhattanlawfirm.他是曼哈顿一家著名律师事务所的高级合伙人和顶级风云人物。
Theuniversityhiredhigh-salaried,experiencedprofessorswho wereconsideredresearch-money rainmakers.这所大学聘请了薪水高、经验丰富的教授，他们被认为是能带来研究收入的风云人物。
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  • He waspaidas much as $1 million as a "rainmaker" for thelawfirm.
  • For the lastdecadehe has been one ofWallStreet's mostsuccessfullawyersas aseniorpartnerandtoprainmaker at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver Jacobson.
  • Theirrivalfirmhad ahandfulof rainmakersabletowooeliteclientsfromEuropeandAsia.
  • He isdescribedas amajorfund-raiser - among thetop10percentofpartyrainmakers.
  • Is there still such a thing as a rainmaker who by his verynameandassociationcan get youbusiness?
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Successful (things or people)
  • achiever
  • alive
  • alpha male
  • ascendant
  • baller
  • bang
  • carry
  • chart
  • havesomethinginyourpocketidiom
  • have the world atyourfeetidiom
  • healthily
  • heavy hitteridiom
  • high-flyer
  • pocket
  • represent
  • superhit
  • superseller
  • swimmingly
  • thriving
  • to have arrivedidiom
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(Definition ofrainmakerfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

rainmaker| Business English

rainmaker
noun[C]
uk
/ˈreɪnˌmeɪkər/us
someone who makes a lot ofmoneyfor acompanyor whohelpssomeone or something tosucceed:
Thefirmneededa rainmaker tobringinbusinessand toraisecapital.
For the Democrats, hebecameavaluedrainmaker,contributingnearly$1 million.
(Definition ofrainmakerfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Our new rainmakers have concocted a new agenda.
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Let us do the decent thing by our rainmakers.
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We have talked about the right honourable gentleman therainmaker.
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They have ritual specialists and rainmakers ("sid mumun" and "sid bish"), who perform divination and healing ceremonies in huts called "swal shwomo".
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There are rainmakers who are very famous in the tribe.
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It is necessary to render hereunder the brief life-sketch and work of therainmaker.
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Research development professionals serve as rainmakers who catalyze and facilitate team science in response to the external funding landscape.
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She was essentially not a ruler, but arainmaker.
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But on a more general level therainmakercan be anything or anyone it is about coming together and helping each other out.
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Rainmakercan fly by riding wind currents, and is able to generate and direct bolts of lightning from her hands.
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He had to give up his role as the localrainmaker.
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The major legal profession guides all rated him an outstandingrainmaker.
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Arainmakeris usually a key figure in the business or organization, not merely a salesperson, but a principal or executive who is usually highly regarded within the enterprise.
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