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单词 rake-off
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Definition of rake-off in English:

rake-off

noun
informal
  • A commission or share of the profits from a deal, especially one that is disreputable.

    〈非正式〉佣金,回扣(尤指不正当者)

    corrupt officials have more chance of a rake-off when expensive goods are involved
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Paramilitaries might get a rake-off from counterfeiting, but not a great deal is known about it.
    • We are taking the risk and he gets to rake-off.
    • Remind me to mention his name to be sure he gets his rake-off.
    • ‘If any of the rake-off is used in the future presidential campaign, it will be a serious scandal,’ Sun said.
    • There will no doubt be other rake-offs involved.
    • The gang had been feuding with the Mexican Mafia over who would collect the ‘rent,’ or rake-off of illegal profits from the hustlers near MacArthur Park who trafficked in fake papers for undocumented immigrants.
    Synonyms
    blow, hit, punch, thump, thwack, crack, smack, slap, bang, welt, cuff, box
    share, cut, percentage, dividend, commission

Definition of rake-off in US English:

rake-off

nounˈreɪ ˌkɑfˈrā ˌkäf
informal
  • A commission or share of the profits from a deal, especially one that is disreputable.

    〈非正式〉佣金,回扣(尤指不正当者)

    corrupt officials have more chance of a rake-off when expensive goods are involved
    Example sentencesExamples
    • We are taking the risk and he gets to rake-off.
    • Remind me to mention his name to be sure he gets his rake-off.
    • ‘If any of the rake-off is used in the future presidential campaign, it will be a serious scandal,’ Sun said.
    • The gang had been feuding with the Mexican Mafia over who would collect the ‘rent,’ or rake-off of illegal profits from the hustlers near MacArthur Park who trafficked in fake papers for undocumented immigrants.
    • There will no doubt be other rake-offs involved.
    • Paramilitaries might get a rake-off from counterfeiting, but not a great deal is known about it.
    Synonyms
    blow, hit, punch, thump, thwack, crack, smack, slap, bang, welt, cuff, box
    share, cut, percentage, dividend, commission
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