collusive

UK/kəˈluːsɪv/US/kә'lu:siv/

Definitions

adj.

Involving secret cooperation for a dishonest or fraudulent purpose.

共谋的，串通的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

col-together, with

lusplay, sport, mock

-ivetending to, having the nature of

=collusive

col- (together) + lus (play) + -ive (adj.) = 'marked by playing a crooked game together.' The adjective from collude/collusion, mostly in legal and economic writing (collusive behavior, collusive bidding).

Root lud still carries 22 more words

Common Collocations

1.collusive practice串通行为
2.collusive behavior共谋行为

Example Sentences

1.
Regulators are investigating possible collusive bidding.

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