| 词汇 | venal |
| 词源 | venal [M17th] This adjective meaning ‘motivated by susceptibility to bribery’ was initially used in the sense ‘available for purchase’, referring to merchandise or a favour. Latin venalis is the source, from venum ‘thing for sale’. |
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