nepotism
US /ˈnep.ə.tɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈnep.ə.tɪ.zəm/
名词
裙带关系, 任人唯亲
the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs
示例:
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The company was accused of widespread nepotism in its hiring practices.
该公司被指控在招聘中存在普遍的裙带关系。
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Many critics argue that political appointments are often a result of nepotism rather than merit.
许多评论家认为，政治任命往往是裙带关系而非任人唯贤的结果。