Maksud perkataan "siphon off" dalam bahasa Melayu
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siphon off
US /ˈsaɪfɒn ɒf/
UK /ˈsaɪfɒn ɒf/
Kata Kerja Frasal
1.
menyelewengkan, mengambil secara haram
to illegally or unfairly transfer money or resources from one place to another, especially for one's own benefit
Contoh:
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The corrupt official tried to siphon off funds from the public project.
Pegawai rasuah itu cuba menyelewengkan dana daripada projek awam.
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They were accused of trying to siphon off profits into offshore accounts.
Mereka dituduh cuba menyelewengkan keuntungan ke akaun luar pesisir.
2.
mengikis, mengalihkan
to gradually drain or remove something, often in a way that is not immediately noticeable
Contoh:
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The constant small expenses began to siphon off his savings.
Perbelanjaan kecil yang berterusan mula mengikis simpanannya.
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The new policy could siphon off resources from other departments.
Dasar baru itu boleh mengalihkan sumber dari jabatan lain.
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