那位商人涉嫌贿赂，经常和他的狐朋狗友一起出入高档场所。

The businessman is suspected of bribery and often hangs out with his ___cronies at luxury venues.

市长总是和他的亲信们在私人俱乐部里密谋决策，从不听取公众意见。

The mayor always makes decisions with his ___cronies at the private club, never listening to public opinions.