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Faust·ianBrE /ˈfaʊstiən/NAmE /ˈfaʊstiən/ adjective (formal) ~ bargain/pact/agreement an agreement in which sb agrees to do sth bad or dishonest, in return for money, success or power 浮士德式的（交易或协议）（为获得财富、成功或权力而不择手段） ORIGIN From Faust, who, according to the German legend, sold his soul to the Devil in return for many years of power and pleasure. 源自德国传说中的人物浮士德（Faust），他将灵魂出卖给了魔鬼，以换取多年的权力和享乐。 |