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掺假, 伪造
to corrupt something by adding inferior substances, especially to reduce its purity or quality
- The vendor was fined for adulterating olive oil with cheaper vegetable oils.
该供应商因用更便宜的植物油掺假橄榄油而被罚款。
- They adulterated the wine by mixing it with water.
他们通过将酒与水混合来掺假。
- Some manufacturers adulterate food products to cut costs.
一些制造商为了降低成本而掺假食品。
- The medicine was found to be adulterated, posing serious health risks.
该药物被发现掺假，构成严重的健康风险。
- He refused to adulterate his principles for political gain.
他拒绝为了政治利益而掺假自己的原则。