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bribes

/bɹaɪbz/

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noun

Взятки

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

Examples :

"The corrupt official accepted bribes in exchange for approving illegal construction projects. "

Коррумпированный чиновник принимал взятки в обмен на утверждение незаконных строительных проектов.

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noun

Взятки, соблазн

That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Examples :

"The delicious smells from the bakery were bribes tempting me to skip my diet. "

Вкусные запахи из пекарни были соблазном, искушавшим меня пропустить мою диету.

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verb

Подкупать

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, давать взятку

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

Examples :

"The corrupt official bribes his way into getting the construction permit approved faster. "

Коррумпированный чиновник подкупает, чтобы быстрее получить разрешение на строительство.

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