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bribed
UK //braɪbd//US //braɪbd//
词源
源自中古英语 'briben'，意为'偷窃'或'勒索'，可能受到古法语 'briber'（乞讨）的影响。
verb
❶ 通过给予金钱、礼物或其他好处来非法影响他人的行为或决定，通常是为了获取不正当利益。
“The official was bribed to approve the construction project.”
（那位官员被贿赂以批准该建设项目。）
“He bribed the guard to let him enter the restricted area.”
（他贿赂了警卫以进入禁区。）
同义词:corrupt, buy off, pay off, grease someone's palm
常见短语
bribed into — 指某人被贿赂以做出某种行为或决定，通常带有被迫或诱导的意味。
“He was bribed into keeping silent about the scandal.”
（他被贿赂以对丑闻保持沉默。）