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.
雙語例句
1. "One thing you can never insure against is corruption among your staff."—"Agreed."
“永遠也防不勝防的就是員工內部的貪污腐敗?！薄巴??！?/dd>
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2. Police corruption is not just a few rotten apples.
警方的腐敗不僅僅是幾個害群之馬造成的。
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3. The proposals are an attempt to rid the country of political corruption.
這些提議試圖使這個國家擺脫政治腐敗。
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4. Opposition leaders said that the elections had been tainted by corruption.
反對派領導人說，選舉中存在舞弊現象。
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5. Her government never really shook off the taint of corruption.