crony
noun [ C ] informal disapproving uk/ˈkrəʊ.ni/ us/ˈkroʊ.ni/
（尤指愿意提供或接受不正当帮助的当权者的）亲朋好友，亲信，密友
a friend, or a person who works for someone in authority, especially one who is willing to give and receive dishonest help
The general and his cronies are now awaiting trial for drug smuggling. 将军和他的亲信因走私毒品目前正在等待受审。
Synonyms: buddy chum (FRIEND) companion (PERSON)friend (PERSON YOU LIKE)mate (FRIEND) mucker pal
Compare: acquaintance