The Open Dictionary

rake-off

名詞

UK/ˈreɪk.ɒf/
US/ˈreɪk.ɑːf/

定義 rake-off 名詞

  1. Countable

    A dishonest or illegal share of profits, typically given to someone involved in generating those profits.

    • The company's top executives are under investigation for accepting rake-offs.

    • The construction firm faced legal action for providing rake-offs to officials.

    • He was arrested for taking rake-offs in the illegal gambling operation.