释义 |
ve·nal I. \ˈvēnəl\ adjective Etymology: Latin vena + English -al archaic : venous II. adjective Etymology: Latin venalis, from venus, venum sale + -alis -al; akin to Greek ōnos price, Sanskrit vasna 1. : capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : made matter of trade or barter : purchasable; especially : open to corrupt influence and especially bribery < a venal legislator > < venal services > < venal votes > 2. : originating in, characterized by, or associated with corrupt bargaining < a venal throne > < a venal arrangement with the police > |