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small-time [ˈsmɔːltaım] ADJ

Usage examples with small-time

a small-time criminal
犯轻罪的犯人

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His ruthless and violent pursuit of leads only points out the small-time tawdriness of the organisation he hopes to legitimise.
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Why muck up a good story with forced, small-time obstacles?
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Benny believed that small-time gamblers should get the same comps as those who bet big money.
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Small-time houses were often converted saloons, rough-hewn theatres or multi-purpose halls, together catering to a wide range of clientele.
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He is a small-time crime lord, trying to take over his cousin's businesses.
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Fences also often use chicanery to pad their profits by duping thieves (especially small-time thieves) about quality, quantity, and price.
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Upon his release from prison he became something of a small-time criminal.
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The film tells the story of three small-time criminals who take hostages when they are cornered by the police.
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Jimmy was a small-time bookie who had a reputation for never writing anything down.
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Jimmy was also a small-time criminal, a perpetual loser, and eventually went to prison for good, where he died.
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