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pelf

UK/pelf/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Money or wealth, especially when dishonestly gained; ill-gotten gains

钱财,尤指不义之财

Root Breakdown

Native English
pelfother
=pelf

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The corrupt official accumulated pelf through fraudulent business deals.

  • 2.

    He cared only for pelf and had no regard for morality.

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