venal

GRE

英[?vi:nl]
美[?vin?l]

基本釋義

adj.
<正式,貶>貪贓的; 貪污的; (行為)腐敗的; 為錢而干的

詞性變化

實用例句

venal journalists

唯利是圖的記者

牛津詞典

Ian Trimmer is corrupt and thoroughly venal.

伊恩·特里默貪污受賄,是個徹頭徹尾的貪官。

...venal politicians.

貪贓枉法的政客

In Ghana and Cameroon this has allowed venal village chiefs to steal logging revenues.

在加納和喀麥隆,這讓貪贓枉法的村長得以竊取伐木收入.

期刊摘選

We've grown vulgar and venal, wedded to the almighty dollar and the lowest common denominator.

我們已經(jīng)變得越來越粗俗和貪婪, 緊緊地和致上的金錢和最低的共同欲望結(jié)合起來.

期刊摘選

Venal judges are a disgrace to a country.

貪污腐敗的法官是國家的恥辱.

辭典例句

As that monstrosity of venal lust is no longer possible, it is no longer needed.

以金錢去購買淫欲的丑事既然不可能再存在下去, 那么也就不再有需要了.

辭典例句

I never intimidate ordinary folks. I only intimidate those venal officials.

我從來不嚇唬老百姓, 只嚇唬那些貪官污吏.

期刊摘選

Crowded Haiti has long suffered from squabbling and venal politicians, extreme inequality and ecological stress.

臃腫的海地長期經(jīng)受著聒噪和惟利是圖的政客, 極度的不公正,生態(tài)壓力所困擾.

期刊摘選

The venal policeman accepted the bribe.

貪污的警察收受賄賂.

期刊摘選

Ellis was a venal, sly man.

埃利斯是個貪財 、 奸詐的人.

辭典例句

Ian Trimmer is corrupt and thoroughly venal.

伊恩·特里默貪污受賄,是個徹頭徹尾的貪官。

柯林斯例句

英英釋義

Adjective
  • 1. capable of being corrupted;

    "corruptible judges"

    "dishonest politicians"

    "a purchasable senator"

    "a venal police officer"

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