Venal



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.惟利是图的, 贪赃枉法的
• ［英］ adj.惟利是图的, 贪赃枉法的 ( characterized by or associated with corrupt bribery)
• ［同］ 派生词: venality ( n.惟利是图)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin venalis, from venum (accusative) sale; akin to Greek ōneisthai to buy, Sanskrit vasna price
• Date: 1652
• 1. capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration ; purchasable; especially open to corrupt influence and especially bribery ; mercenary <a venal legislator>
• 2. originating in, characterized by, or associated with corrupt bribery <a venal arrangement with the police>
• ? venality noun
• ? venally adverb

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