bribe — money or gifts given to someone in a position of power to influence their decisions or behavior illegally
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: money or gifts given to someone in a position of power to influence their decisions or behavior illegally
Pronunciation (IPA): /braɪb/
Korean meaning: 부정한 목적으로 권력자에게 주는 돈이나 선물, 뇌물
Korean pronunciation: 브**라이**브
Example Sentences
- The traffic cop refused my chocolate bar bribe and still gave me a speeding ticket.
- She tried to bribe her way into the exclusive restaurant with homemade cookies.
- The investigation revealed a complex network of bribes involving several government officials.
bribe
NOUN//braɪb//
money or gifts given to someone in a position of power to influence their decisions or behavior illegally
A businessman offers a bribe to a government official for approval
The tribe's scribe weighs the bribe.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'briber'(구걸하다)에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '빵 부스러기를 구걸하다'는 의미였다가 점차 '부당한 대가를 주고받다'라는 현재의 의미로 변화했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The traffic cop refused my chocolate bar bribe and still gave me a speeding ticket.”
“She tried to bribe her way into the exclusive restaurant with homemade cookies.”
“The investigation revealed a complex network of bribes involving several government officials.”
“Anti-corruption laws have made it easier to prosecute those who offer bribes.”
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