soft money
noun /ˌsɒft ˈmʌni/
/ˌsɔːft ˈmʌni/
[uncountable] (US English)- money that is donated to a political party that is not intended to promote a particular candidate and where the maximum amount that can be given is not controlled by law
软钱：捐赠给政党的钱，无意提拔特定候选人，并且其最大捐赠额不受法律控制 - Unregulated soft money contributions made up the bulk of donations.
不受监管的软性捐款构成了大部分捐款。 - Election law bars parties from using soft money in campaigns.
选举法禁止政党在竞选中使用软钱。
- Unregulated soft money contributions made up the bulk of donations.