bribe

🇬🇧 UK/braib/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

Money or a gift given to persuade someone to act dishonestly or in one's favor.

贿赂,行贿之物

v.

To offer or give money or gifts to persuade someone to act dishonestly or in one's favor.

贿赂,收买

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
bribeother
=bribe

Common Collocations

  • 1.accept a bribe接受贿赂
  • 2.bribe someone贿赂某人

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The official was arrested for accepting a bribe.

  • 2.

    He tried to bribe the guard to let him pass.

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