bribery
gb/bɹˈaɪbɚi/ us/bɹˈaɪbɚi/
C1
Английский
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
formal
C1
action
1
paying to influence decisions
Bribery is giving someone money or a gift to make them do something for you.
Модель употребления:
bribery (of [official]/in [place]/to do [something])
Частая ошибка:
Bribery is usually uncountable: say "bribery" or "an act of bribery," not "a bribery."
Синонимы
corruption (Broader term for dishonest abuse of power, including but not limited to bribes.)
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graft (Informal (especially AmE) term for bribery/corrupt practices.)
Антонимы
integrity (Honest behavior that refuses improper influence.)
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honesty (Truthful, fair conduct rather than secret payments.)
Коллокации
allegations of bribery
|bribery and corruption
|political bribery
|corporate bribery
|bribery scheme
|bribery investigation
|accept bribery
|prevent bribery
|bribery conviction
|anti-bribery laws
Темы
crime
|law
|government
|business
|ethics
Примеры
- The minister resigned after reporters uncovered evidence of bribery.
- The company introduced strict rules to prevent bribery in its overseas operations.
- Bribery undermines public trust in the justice system.
Примеры для изучающих
- Bribery is illegal in many countries.
- He was arrested for bribery.
Существительное
legal
C1
abstract
2
the crime of bribing
In law, bribery is the crime of giving or taking a bribe.
Модель употребления:
bribery under [law]/bribery in connection with [case]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may use "bribery" when they mean "a bribe" (the money/gift).
Синонимы
graft (Less formal; can refer to the crime or the practice.)
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official corruption (Broader legal/public term that can include bribery and other misconduct.)
Антонимы
lawfulness (Acting within the law rather than committing an offence.)
Коллокации
bribery charges
|bribery prosecution
|bribery trial
|bribery conviction
|bribery statute
|bribery offence
|plead guilty to bribery
|sentenced for bribery
|evidence of bribery
|investigated for bribery
Темы
law
|crime
|courts
|government
Примеры
- She faces up to five years in prison for bribery.
- The court heard detailed evidence of bribery involving public contracts.
- Prosecutors brought bribery charges against two senior managers.
Примеры для изучающих
- Bribery is a serious crime.
- He was found guilty of bribery.
Существительное
formal
C1
state
3
widespread use of bribes
A place with bribery is a place where people often pay bribes to get things done.
Модель употребления:
bribery in [industry/place]/bribery within [organization]
Частая ошибка:
This meaning is about a general situation, not one single payment; use "a bribe" for one payment.
Синонимы
systemic corruption (Emphasizes that the problem is built into the system, not isolated.)
Антонимы
transparency (Open, accountable processes that make bribery harder.)
Коллокации
endemic bribery
|widespread bribery
|systemic bribery
|tackle bribery
|reduce bribery
|bribery in government
|bribery in the police
|high levels of bribery
|bribery culture
|fight bribery
Темы
society
|government
|business
|ethics
Примеры
- In some sectors, bribery is so common that honest firms struggle to compete.
- The reforms were designed to reduce bribery in public services.
- Tourists were warned about bribery at unofficial checkpoints.
Примеры для изучающих
- The new rules help stop bribery in the office.
Существительное
formal
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event
4
a specific act of bribing
An act of bribery is one time when someone offers a bribe.
Модель употребления:
(an) act of bribery
Частая ошибка:
Don’t use "a bribery" for one event; say "a bribe" (the thing) or "an act of bribery" (the action).
Синонимы
bribe attempt (More direct about an unsuccessful or incomplete attempt.)
Антонимы
refusal (Rejecting the offer rather than participating in it.)
Коллокации
an act of bribery
|a case of bribery
|report bribery
|attempted bribery
|suspected bribery
|minor bribery
|petty bribery
|blatant bribery
Темы
crime
|law
|daily_life
Примеры
- The officer recorded the act of bribery on a body camera.
- The audit uncovered several acts of bribery linked to licensing decisions.
- Even a small act of bribery can lead to dismissal.
Примеры для изучающих
- They reported an act of bribery.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
bribery
IPA
GB/bɹˈaɪbɚi/
US/bɹˈaɪbɚi/
Слоги и ударение
bribery (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (bribery)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: bribery
- Plural: bribery
Родственные слова
Core family
bribe
verb B2
Related words
briber
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unbribable
adjective
Advanced or less common
bribable
adjective
Выражения
anti-bribery policy
1/ˈæntaɪ bɹˈaɪbɚi pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
business
rules to prevent bribes
Company rules that say employees must not pay or take bribes.
Примеры
- All staff must read and follow the anti-bribery policy.
- The audit found that the anti-bribery policy was not being enforced.
- Suppliers are required to comply with the company’s anti-bribery policy.
attempted bribery
1/ətˈɛmptɪd bɹˈaɪbɚi/
fixed phrase
legal
trying to offer a bribe
Trying to give a bribe, even if it does not work.
Примеры
- The driver was arrested for attempted bribery after offering cash to the officer.
- She was charged with attempted bribery of a public official.
- Attempted bribery can carry the same penalties as bribery in some places.
bribery and corruption
1/bɹˈaɪbɚi ˈænd kɚˈʌpʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
dishonest influence and abuse
Dishonest acts like paying bribes and using power unfairly.
Примеры
- The agency was created to fight bribery and corruption.
- The report describes bribery and corruption in the procurement process.
- Voters demanded stronger action against bribery and corruption.
bribery charges
1/bɹˈaɪbɚi t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
legal
formal accusations of bribery
When the police or prosecutors say someone is guilty of bribery in court.
Примеры
- He is facing bribery charges after the investigation into public contracts.
- Prosecutors brought bribery charges against the former mayor.
- The bribery charges were dropped due to lack of evidence.
bribery investigation
1/bɹˈaɪbɚi ɪnvˌɛstəɡˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
official inquiry into bribery
When authorities try to find out if bribery happened.
Примеры
- Regulators launched a bribery investigation into the bidding process.
- The CEO stepped aside during the bribery investigation.
- Several arrests were made after a months-long bribery investigation.
bribery scandal
1/bɹˈaɪbɚi skˈændəl/
fixed phrase
public controversy over bribes
A big news story about people taking or paying bribes.
Примеры
- The bribery scandal forced several officials to resign.
- A bribery scandal rocked the company just before the merger.
- The party’s popularity fell sharply after the bribery scandal.
commercial bribery
1/kəmˈɚʃəl bɹˈaɪbɚi/
fixed phrase
business
bribery in business dealings
Bribery connected to business, not government.
Примеры
- The company was investigated for commercial bribery involving sales agents.
- The contract was awarded after an alleged case of commercial bribery.
- New compliance training focuses on preventing commercial bribery.