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rifeBrE /raɪf/NAmE /raɪf/ adjective [not before noun] if sth bad or unpleasant is rife in a place, it is very common there （坏事）盛行，普遍 SYN widespread ◆It is a country where corruption is rife. 这是个腐败成风的国家。◆Rumours are rife that he is going to resign. 到处都在传，说他要辞职了。~ (with sth) full of sth bad or unpleasant 充斥，充满（坏事）◆Los Angeles is rife with gossip about the stars' private lives. 洛杉矶盛传明星私生活的流言蜚语。 |