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賄賂 — meaning in English

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English meaning

bribe noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
bribery noun The act of giving money or a favour to someone in a position of power in order to influence their decision.

Senses

賄賂 is used for these senses in English:

bribe (transitive) To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something against their original will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.
bribery (legal) The activity of offering, giving, or accepting such bribes.

bribe — full definition

noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
verb To offer someone money or a favor to influence them dishonestly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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