English Dictionary

empire-building

noun

The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organisation for the purpose of self-aggrandisement.

The Roman Empire is often cited as a prime example of empire-building.

意味（1）

The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organisation for the purpose of self-aggrandisement.

This increase has not been caused by empire-building on the part of transport managers, who have to convince such hard-headed men as accountants and boards of directors of their arguments.