lucre
UK/'lu:kә/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Money or wealth, especially when seen as corrupting or dishonestly obtained
钱财，不义之财（尤指腐化人心或来路不正的）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishlucreother
=lucre
Common Collocations
- 1.[filthy/dirty] lucre[肮脏/下作]的不义之财
- 2.love of lucre对金钱的渴望
- 3.pursuit of lucre对财富的追求
Example Sentences
- 1.
He pursued wealth and lucre without moral restraint.
- 2.
The scandal revealed the love of lucre among politicians.