ADJ-GRADED
贪财的;腐败的;贪赃枉法的;唯利是图的
If you describe someone as venal, you disapprove of them because they are prepared to do almost anything in return for money, even things which are dishonest or immoral.
例句
Ian Trimmer is corrupt and thoroughly venal.
伊恩·特里默贪污受贿，是个彻头彻尾的贪官。
...venal politicians.
贪赃枉法的政客