muckrake

muckrakemuckrakeD.J.:[ˈmʌkreik]K.K.:[ˈmʌkˌrek]vi.1.■(尤指在名人间)搜集并揭发丑事

muckrake['mʌkreik]vi.1.■搜集并揭发(尤指政界的)贪污、腐败、渎职等丑闻：The young reporter muckrakes at every opportunity.这位年轻的记者不放过揭发贪污腐化现象的任何机会。vt.1.■揭发…的贪污、腐败、渎职等丑闻：He muckraked his political rivals with great relish.他兴致勃勃地揭发政敌的贪污腐化。n.1.■搜集并揭发贪污腐化的行为、文章等