payola
/pey-oh-luh/US // peɪˈoʊ lə //UK // (peɪˈəʊlə) //
贿赂,贿赂行为,贿赂罪,骗局
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Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Informal.
- : a secret or private payment in return for the promotion of a product, service, etc., through the abuse of one's position, influence, or facilities.
Synonyms & Antonyms
nounbribe
Examples
The broadcast industry was already reeling, rocked by scandals -- radio payola and rigged TV quiz shows.
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