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bribe

/bɹaɪb/

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noun

Взятка

Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.

Examples :

"The politician received a bribe to vote in favor of the new law. "

Политик получил взятку, чтобы проголосовать за новый закон.

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noun

Взятка, подкуп

That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Examples :

"The teacher's praise was a subtle bribe, alluring the students to finish their homework. "

Похвала учителя была тонким подкупом, побуждающим учеников закончить домашнее задание.

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verb

Подкупать, давать взятку

To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something, usually against his/her will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.

Examples :

"She was accused of trying to bribe the jury into making false statements."

Ее обвинили в попытке подкупить присяжных, чтобы они сделали ложные заявления.

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verb

Подкупать

To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.

Examples :

"The student tried to bribe the teacher with a box of chocolates to get a better grade. "

Студент попытался подкупить учителя коробкой конфет, чтобы получить оценку получше.

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