| 释义 |
coˈrruptful, a. rare.
[f. corrupt v. + -ful, after words like harmful, hurtful, in which the first element is a n., but is liable to be thought a verb.]
Full of corrupting influence; fraught with corruption.
1596Spenser F.Q. v. xi. 54 She..with corruptfull [Ff. corrupted] bribes is to untruth distrayned. a1851J. Baillie (Ogilvie), Boasting of this honourable borough to support its own dignity and independency against all corruptful encroachments. |