influence peddling
US /ˈɪn.flu.əns ˈpɛd.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈɪn.flu.əns ˈpɛd.lɪŋ/
名词
以权谋私, 影响力交易
the illegal practice of using one's influence with people in authority to obtain favors or preferential treatment for another, typically in return for payment
示例:
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The politician was accused of influence peddling after it was revealed he accepted large donations from a company seeking government contracts.
该政客被指控以权谋私，此前有消息称他收受了一家寻求政府合同的公司的巨额捐款。
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The scandal involved several high-ranking officials engaged in influence peddling.
这起丑闻涉及多名参与以权谋私的高级官员。