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cronyism

/ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

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1 · n.

favoring friends when giving jobs or benefits

任人唯亲

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The appointment prompted accusations of cronyism.
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这项任命引发了任人唯亲的指责。
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Pronunciation: /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

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