chequebook journalism
US /ˈtʃekbʊk ˌdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
UK /ˈtʃekbʊk ˌdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
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支票簿新闻, 付费新闻
the practice of paying people for information or stories, especially in journalism, often criticized for compromising journalistic ethics and accuracy
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The newspaper was accused of chequebook journalism after it paid a large sum for an exclusive interview with a criminal.
该报在向一名罪犯支付巨额费用进行独家采访后，被指控从事支票簿新闻。
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Many argue that chequebook journalism undermines public trust in the media.
许多人认为，支票簿新闻损害了公众对媒体的信任。