backhander

backhander
noun
  1. a blow made with the back of the hand
    反手一击
    shut up, or I'll give you a backhander.
    闭嘴,否则我反手抽你一记。
    ■a backhand stroke or shot in a game
    反手击球
  2. (Brit. informal)a secret payment, typically one made illegally; a bribe
    (英, 非正式)贿赂
    a fortune had been paid in backhanders to local officials and politicians.
    一大笔贿赂给了当地官员和政客。
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