siphon off
US /ˈsaɪfɒn ɒf/
UK /ˈsaɪfɒn ɒf/
句動詞
1.
横領する, 流用する
to illegally or unfairly transfer money or resources from one place to another, especially for one's own benefit
例:
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The corrupt official tried to siphon off funds from the public project.
汚職官僚は公共事業から資金を横領しようとした。
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They were accused of trying to siphon off profits into offshore accounts.
彼らは利益をオフショア口座に流用しようとしたとして告発された。
2.
吸い上げる, 流用する
to gradually drain or remove something, often in a way that is not immediately noticeable
例:
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The constant small expenses began to siphon off his savings.
絶え間ない少額の出費が彼の貯蓄を吸い上げ始めた。
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The new policy could siphon off resources from other departments.
新しい政策は他の部署から資源を吸い上げる可能性がある。