siphon off
US /ˈsaɪfɒn ɒf/
UK /ˈsaɪfɒn ɒf/
短语动词
1.
挪用, 抽走
to illegally or unfairly transfer money or resources from one place to another, especially for one's own benefit
示例:
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The corrupt official tried to siphon off funds from the public project.
腐败官员试图从公共项目中挪用资金。
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They were accused of trying to siphon off profits into offshore accounts.
他们被指控试图将利润转移到离岸账户。
2.
耗尽, 抽走
to gradually drain or remove something, often in a way that is not immediately noticeable
示例:
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The constant small expenses began to siphon off his savings.
持续的小额开支开始耗尽他的积蓄。
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The new policy could siphon off resources from other departments.
新政策可能会抽走其他部门的资源。