"collude" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 串通
• 勾结

Definition

与他人秘密合作，特别是为了做不诚实或非法的事情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Collude” 是正式用词，常见于法律、政治或商业语境。常用“collude with someone”结构，通常指负面的、非法的合作。不用于一般合作或积极场合。

Examples

The companies colluded to fix prices.

这些公司**串通**操纵价格。

Two officials colluded to steal public money.

两名官员**勾结**盗取公款。

They were accused of colluding against the government.

他们被指控**串通**反对政府。

It's clear they colluded to keep their actions secret.

很明显他们**串通**想隐瞒自己的行为。

Rumors spread that several players had colluded to lose the game.

有传言说几名球员**串通**故意输掉比赛。

If top executives collude with competitors, it's a serious crime.

如果高管**与竞争对手串通**，这是严重的犯罪。