Definitions
v. Offer rewards to make someone act dishonestly in your favour.
向……行贿
n. Money or gifts offered to influence someone dishonestly.
贿赂；贿赂物
Example
The driver tried to bribe the officer with cash.
那名司机试图用现金贿赂警察。
Strict penalties for companies that bribe public officials can help restore trust in government institutions.
严惩向公职人员行贿的公司，有助于恢复公众对政府机构的信任。
Collocations
- offer a bribe
- accept a bribe
- bribe an official
- bribe someone into doing something
Word family
- bribery (n.)
Usage tip
bribe的宾语是受贿者；bribery指行贿受贿行为。
FAQ
- What does bribe mean?
- Offer rewards to make someone act dishonestly in your favour. Money or gifts offered to influence someone dishonestly.
- How is bribe pronounced?
- UK /braɪb/, US /braɪb/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
