n. decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
n. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
n. destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity
n. inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony)
n. 腐败, 堕落, 贪污
[计] 论误
1. Corruption in the government can lead to a loss of public trust.
政府中的腐败可能导致公众信任的丧失。
2. Many organizations are working to fight corruption around the world.
许多组织正在努力打击全球的腐败现象。
3. She reported the corruption she witnessed to the authorities.
她将自己目睹的腐败现象报告给了当局。