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bribe

/bɹaɪb/

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noun

贿赂，赃款

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. "

那位政客收受了贿赂，才投票支持那项新法律。

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noun

贿赂，好处，甜头

That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Examples :

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

老师的表扬是一种微妙的甜头，吸引着学生们完成作业。

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verb

贿赂，收买

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."

她被指控试图贿赂陪审团，让他们做伪证。

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verb

贿赂，行贿

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. "

这个学生试图用一盒巧克力贿赂老师，想以此得到更高的分数。

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