hush money
noun /ˈhʌʃ mʌni/
/ˈhʌʃ mʌni/
[uncountable]- money that is paid to somebody to prevent them from giving other people information that could be embarrassing or damaging
封口费(用于防止某人透露令人尴尬或有损害的消息) - The company paid hush money to the victims to keep them quiet.
公司给受害人付了封口费。
- The company paid hush money to the victims to keep them quiet.