venality

英 [viː'nælətɪ] 美
  • n. 唯利是图;贪赃枉法;受贿

词态变化


形容词: venal;

英英释意


1. prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward

英文词源


venality (n.)
1610s, from French vénalité or directly from Late Latin venalitatem (nominative venalitas) "capability of being bought," from Latin venalis "capable of being bought" (see venal).