payola
n
(esp US)
1 [C] sum of money offered to sb to use his position or influence to promote the sales of a commercial product 为利用某人的地位或影响以推销商品而向其行贿的钱.
2 [U] practice of paying money in this way 上述情况的行贿.
🗣️ 情景例句
If I've ever been sure of anything, I'm sure of this; your team is going to lose the same game on Saturday.
这一次我十分肯定:你们队星期六的比赛会输。
We are thinking of placing an order for your Flying Pigeon Brand bicycles. We would be very grateful if you could make us an offer for 200 ones with details.
我们正打算订购你方的飞鸽牌自行车。如果你们能给我们(购买200台的详细报盘将不胜感激。
I've got some personal affairs that I have to see to, but I've also got some time to visit some relatives.