🇬🇧🇨🇳 corrupt - 腐败的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "corrupt" ("腐败的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

If someone is corrupt, it means they are cheating or being dishonest, especially when they have power, like a leader or a boss, and they secretly use that power to get extra money, treats, or special things they do not deserve.

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The corrupt mayor only fixed potholes on the road that led to his favorite pizza place.

Our corrupt class president promised shorter homework, then secretly voted for extra math so the teacher would like him more.

The corrupt tooth fairy left extra money only for kids who wrote her five‑star reviews.

The corrupt librarian said we could skip late fees if we brought her fancy chocolate.

The corrupt referee only gave points to the team that agreed to share their french fries.

At the market, a corrupt mayor took an old woman’s bread in secret. People saw corrupt coins change hands and a corrupt guard look away. The corrupt town leader smiled, proud. The woman cried, then a child shouted, “Stop!” The crowd rushed in, returned the bread, and the corrupt mayor ran away, shamed.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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