rife
UK/raif/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Widespread or very common, especially of something unpleasant; full of something undesirable
盛行的，普遍的；充满（不好事物）的
adv.
In an abundant or widespread manner
普遍地，大量地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishrifeother
=rife
Common Collocations
- 1.rife with corruption腐败盛行
- 2.rife with speculation猜测四起
- 3.rumors are rife谣言满天飞
- 4.rife with problems问题丛生
Example Sentences
- 1.
Corruption was rife in the government during that turbulent decade.
- 2.
The construction industry is rife with safety violations and poor oversight.
- 3.
Rumors were rife that the company was about to go bankrupt.