mid-14c., of material things, especially dead bodies, also of the soul, morals, etc., from Latin corruptionem (nominative corruptio), noun of action from past participle stem of corrumpere (see corrupt). Of public offices from early 15c.; of language from late 15c.
双语例句
1. "One thing you can never insure against is corruption among your staff."—"Agreed."
“永远也防不胜防的就是员工内部的贪污腐败。”——“同意。”
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2. Police corruption is not just a few rotten apples.
警方的腐败不仅仅是几个害群之马造成的。
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3. The proposals are an attempt to rid the country of political corruption.
这些提议试图使这个国家摆脱政治腐败。
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4. Opposition leaders said that the elections had been tainted by corruption.
反对派领导人说，选举中存在舞弊现象。
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5. Her government never really shook off the taint of corruption.
