muckraking

• 名词，指调查并揭露丑闻（尤其涉及公众人物或机构）的行为，多指新闻界的揭丑报道。

A noun referring to the activity of searching for and exposing scandals, especially involving public figures or institutions.

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1. Exposure of scandalC1formal

   The practice of searching for and exposing real or alleged corruption, scandal, or wrongdoing, especially in politics or business.

   揭丑

   • The journalist was known for his relentless muckraking against corrupt officials.
   • Muckraking often leads to public outrage and political reforms.
   • The newspaper's muckraking uncovered a major financial scandal.

   同义词scandalmongering

• 动词，指搜集并揭露丑闻或腐败信息，尤指针对政治或商业领域。

A verb used to describe the act of searching for and exposing scandalous or corrupt information, especially in politics or business.

1. Expose misconductC1formalamerican

   To search for and expose real or alleged corruption, scandal, or other wrongdoing, especially by public figures.

   揭露丑闻

   • The journalist spent years muckraking in the city's political circles.
   • Investigative reporters often muckrake to uncover corporate fraud.
   • He was known for muckraking against corrupt officials.

   同义词dig upexposeinvestigaterevealuncover