slush fund
复数形式
slush funds
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小金库, 黑钱
an amount of money that is set aside to be used for dishonest or illegal activities
The idiom "slush fund" originated in the mid-19th century and has its roots in the practice of melting snow or ice to create a watery mixture known as "slush." This slush was often used to lubricate or clean machinery. It is often used in political or organizational contexts when referring to hidden or unauthorized funds used for questionable purposes.
- The company is suspected of maintaining a slush fund to pay off officials and secure government contracts.
该公司被怀疑维持一个小金库以贿赂官员并确保政府合同。
- They are currently investigating allegations of a slush fund being used for personal expenses by high-ranking executives.
他们目前正在调查有关高管使用小金库用于个人开支的指控。
- The auditor is scrutinizing the financial records to determine if there is evidence of a slush fund.
审计员正在仔细检查财务记录，以确定是否有小金库的证据。
- Last year, it was revealed that the politician had been operating a slush fund to finance their re-election campaign.
去年，有消息透露这位政客一直在运作一个秘密资金来资助他们的连任竞选。
- The CEO was fired after evidence emerged of a slush fund being used to embezzle company funds.
在证据显示存在用于挪用公司资金的小金库后，CEO被解雇了。