Ellis was a venal, sly man.

埃利斯是个贪财、奸诈的人。

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Objective To find a simple, effective surgical method to deal with venal ulcer in lower limbs.

目的探讨治疗下肢静脉溃疡有效、简单的方法。

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Pheu Thai is more likely to win a plurality than a clear majority and then try to entice a few small, venal parties into a governing coalition.

ECONOMIST: Thailand's election

He is the man of unbending principle, not a venal office-seeker.

ECONOMIST: Bagehot

If I hadn't been made by fate to call hoboing a venal sin, there's no place I'd rather have been than sitting by the tracks waiting for my next ride.

NPR: Hobo, Interrupted, Still 'Dreams of Trains'