词组 | corrupt |
释义 | corrupt /kəˈrʌpt/ adjective dishonest and immoral, because people use power to get advantages for themselvesnounsa corrupt official/politician/police officer etc Corrupt judges have taken millions of dollars in bribes.a corrupt government/regime The government is completely corrupt and it is impossible to get anything done without paying bribes.corrupt practices The police were found to be guilty of bribery and other corrupt practices.adverbsdeeply corrupt (=very corrupt) The book examines the deeply corrupt relationship between corporations and the government.totally/completely/utterly corrupt The elections will not be fair, because the government is totally corrupt.politically corrupt The country has a reputation for being politically corrupt.morally corrupt The mine owners were wicked and morally corrupt.inherently corrupt (=corrupt because of the way it is organized) The present system of giving honours is inherently corrupt.THESAURUS: corrupt → dishonest |
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