Definition (補償)
To prevent someone from revealing a secret or information by offering them money or other advantages.
花錢封口（使人保密）
The company tried to buy his silence with a generous settlement, but he refused.
公司試圖用慷慨的和解金來買他的沉默，但他拒絕了。
To prevent the scandal from going public, they had to pay to buy the silence of those who knew about it.
為了防止醜聞公開，他們不得不付錢買那些知情者的沉默。
He bought her silence on the matter with the promise of a promotion.
他承諾升職來買她在這件事上的沉默。