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收买
shōu mǎi
Meaning
- to bribe; to buy off
- to purchase; to buy
Definition
用钱财或其他好处笼络他人，使受利用。
To buy someone off with money or other benefits to win them over or manipulate them.
Usage
通常指用不正当手段获取支持或合作，含贬义。
Usually refers to using improper means to gain support or cooperation, with a negative connotation.
Examples
- 1 他试图用金钱收买证人，结果被揭发了。（He tried to bribe the witness with money, but was exposed.）
- 2 在选举中，收买选票是违法行为。（Buying votes in elections is illegal.）
- 3 这个企业试图收买官员以获得审批。（The company tried to bribe officials to get approval.）
- 4 他收买了竞争对手的商业机密，最终被起诉。（He bought off his competitor's trade secrets and was eventually sued.）
- 5 收买人心并不能长久维持团队的忠诚。（Buying people's loyalty cannot sustain long-term team commitment.）
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