bribe

bribe (braɪb)

• 词性：名词 / 动词
• 意思：
  1. n. 贿赂，行贿的钱
  2. v. 贿赂，收买

常见用法

1. accept / take a bribe
收受贿赂

The official was accused of taking a bribe.
那名官员被指控收受贿赂。

2. bribe someone to do something
贿赂某人，让某人做某事

They bribed the guard to let them escape.
他们贿赂守卫，让他们逃走。

3. offer someone a bribe
向某人提供贿赂

He offered the police officer a bribe.
他向警察提供了贿赂。

重点记忆

bribe = 用钱或其他利益“收买”某人，让他做不该做的事。

相关词：

• bribe → 贿赂
• bribery → 贿赂行为（名词）
• bribe someone → 贿赂某人
• take a bribe → 收受贿赂