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New-Age Bribery Thrives Through Digital Gift Cards
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  • Digital gift cards are paving the way for the future of bribery1 and corruption2 in China, according to a report by the Beijing News.

    To circumvent3 anti-graft watchdogs, those looking to curry4 favor via bribery purchase digital gift cards online, then give the card's activation5 code to the receiver generally over email. Those receiving the codes for these gift cards can use them to purchase goods at appointed online shopping sites or convert the card's monetary6 value into cash at designated e-finance websites.

    This system of bribery works because most websites don't require real-name registration7 when signing up to use these sites, nor do they require any kind of extra step of ID verification when finalizing8 a purchase -- a user can enter any information he or she sees fit. Likewise, the two parties involved in the illicit9 financial transaction never have to meet face-to-face for money to be exchanged.

    Additionally, those receiving the digital gift cards can redeem10 their monetary value at e-financing sites like Yu'E Bao, which is owned by Asian tech giant, Alibaba. Gift cards can also be sold to a third party.

    While China's anti-corruption measures have been seen to make their mark in the last year, the new technology and lack of online regulations regarding bribery pose new problems.

     12级    英语新闻 


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    1 bribery [ˈbraɪbəri] Lxdz7Z   第9级
    n.贿络行为,行贿,受贿
    参考例句:
    • FBI found out that the senator committed bribery. 美国联邦调查局查明这个参议员有受贿行为。
    • He was charged with bribery. 他被指控受贿。
    2 corruption [kəˈrʌpʃn] TzCxn   第7级
    n.腐败,堕落,贪污
    参考例句:
    • The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft. 人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
    • The old man reviled against corruption. 那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。
    3 circumvent [ˌsɜ:kəmˈvent] gXvz0   第10级
    vt.环绕,包围;对…用计取胜,智胜
    参考例句:
    • Military planners tried to circumvent the treaty. 军事策略家们企图绕开这一条约。
    • Any action I took to circumvent his scheme was justified. 我为斗赢他的如意算盘而采取的任何行动都是正当的。
    4 curry [ˈkʌri] xnozh   第8级
    n.咖哩粉,咖哩饭菜;v.用咖哩粉调味,用马栉梳,制革
    参考例句:
    • Rice makes an excellent complement to a curry dish. 有咖喱的菜配米饭最棒。
    • Add a teaspoonful of curry powder. 加一茶匙咖喱粉。
    5 activation [ˌæktɪ'veɪʃn] 24eed33ee38027d124839f0fcdf6adcb   第7级
    n. 激活,催化作用
    参考例句:
    • A computer controls the activation of an air bag.电脑控制着气囊的启动。
    6 monetary [ˈmʌnɪtri] pEkxb   第7级
    adj.货币的,钱的;通货的;金融的;财政的
    参考例句:
    • The monetary system of some countries used to be based on gold. 过去有些国家的货币制度是金本位制的。
    • Education in the wilderness is not a matter of monetary means. 荒凉地区的教育不是钱财问题。
    7 registration [ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃn] ASKzO   第8级
    n.登记,注册,挂号
    参考例句:
    • Marriage without registration is not recognized by law. 法律不承认未登记的婚姻。
    • What's your registration number? 你挂的是几号?
    8 finalizing ['faɪnəlaɪzɪŋ] acbfceb1da3eb01f83b0b428c6073fa3   第12级
    vt.完成(finalize的现在分词形式)
    参考例句:
    • You may edit registered information any time during the finalizing period. 您可以在规定期限内随时编辑修改注册资料。 来自互联网
    • Natsun Trimming & Ironing, Finalizing the Perfection. 40南山整烫,完美在此定格。 来自互联网
    9 illicit [ɪˈlɪsɪt] By8yN   第8级
    adj.非法的,禁止的,不正当的
    参考例句:
    • He had an illicit association with Jane. 他和简曾有过不正当关系。
    • Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30% this year. 今年违禁药品的扣押增长了30%。
    10 redeem [rɪˈdi:m] zCbyH   第8级
    vt.买回,赎回,挽回,恢复,履行(诺言等)
    参考例句:
    • He had no way to redeem his furniture out of pawn. 他无法赎回典当的家具。
    • The eyes redeem the face from ugliness. 这双眼睛弥补了他其貌不扬之缺陷。

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