hush money

hush money的音标为[hʊʃ mʌnɪtɪ]，意思是“封口费”。

速记技巧：可以简单地使用字母hm来速记。

hush money的英文词源是：

hush: 源自中古英语，意为“安静，寂静”

money: 源自拉丁语，意为“钱，货币”

hush money直译为“安静的钱”，指为保持某种不公开的秘密或丑闻而付给的钱。

相关单词：

1. bribe: 意为“贿赂，行贿”，其词源与money相同，但表示为行贿的钱。

2. kickback: 意为“回扣，佣金”，源于美国俚语，指为获得佣金而给予的回扣。

3. payola: 意为“唱片回扣”，源于美国广播音乐界，指为电台节目主持人或唱片播放员给予的非法回扣。

4. stingy: 意为“吝啬的，小气的”，源于古英语，指对金钱过于吝啬的人。

5. skimpy: 意为“不足的，不充分的”，源于拉丁语，指为满足某种需要而给予的不足的钱。

6. hush-up: 意为“封口费，保密”，指为保持某种丑闻或秘密而采取的保密措施。

7. sweetener: 意为“甜头，好处”，指为达成某种目的而给予的好处。

8. slush fund: 意为“滥款基金”，指为维持某种机构或组织而设立的不正当资金。

9. stash: 意为“藏匿处，藏匿物”，指为隐藏或转移某物而设立的藏匿处。

10. payout: 意为“赔偿金，赔偿”，指为解决纠纷或赔偿而支付的钱。

hush money

常用短语：

1. pay off hush money

2. hush money payment

3. bribe money

4. cover up payment

5. stash money

6. pay a fine

7. buy off

双语例句：

1. The company paid hush money to the government officials to avoid being investigated. （公司为了避免被调查，付给政府官员封口费。）

2. He was accused of bribing the mayor with hush money to get the contract. （他被指控用封口费贿赂市长以获得合同。）

3. The company paid hush money to the local community to avoid any negative publicity. （公司为了避免负面舆论，付给当地社区封口费。）

4. The government has been accused of using hush money to cover up corruption cases. （政府被指控用封口费掩盖腐败案件。）

5. The athlete paid hush money to the coach to keep their relationship quiet. （运动员为了保持与教练的关系低调，付给教练封口费。）

6. The company paid a fine to avoid being fined for breaking the law. （公司为了避免罚款，付了罚款。）

7. The boss bought off the union officials to ensure their silence on the company"s illegal activities. （老板为了确保公司非法活动不被揭露，给工会官员封口费。）

英文小作文：

Paying Hush Money in Business Transactions

In business transactions, it is common to use hush money to avoid negative publicity or legal consequences. However, this practice can have serious consequences for both the company and its employees, as it can lead to legal issues and reputation damage. Therefore, it is important for companies to ensure that they comply with all applicable laws and ethical standards, and to avoid any unethical or illegal behavior. At the same time, employees should be aware of such practices and be prepared to report any unethical behavior they witness or are aware of. This will help maintain a healthy and ethical business environment, and ensure that all parties involved are protected from any potential legal or reputational risks.