corrupt /kəˈrʌpt/ CET6 TEM4 ( corrupting, corrupted, corrupts )

• 1. 

  ADJ Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power. 腐败的

  例：

  ...to save the nation from corrupt politicians of both parties.

  …把国家从两党腐败的政客们手中解救出来。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If someone is corrupted by something, it causes them to become dishonest and unjust and unable to be trusted. 使…腐化; 腐化

  例：

  It is sad to see a man so corrupted by the desire for money and power.

  看到一个人被金钱和权力欲望所腐蚀很可悲。

  例：

  Power tends to corrupt.

  权力容易造成腐化。

• 3. 

  V-T To corrupt someone means to cause them to stop caring about moral standards. 使…堕落

  例：

  ...warning that television will corrupt us all.

  …电视会使我们所有人堕落的警示。