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支票簿新闻

The practice of paying large sums of money for exclusive rights to a story, especially one from a person directly involved.

指为获得某个故事的独家报道权而支付大笔金钱的做法，尤其是向直接相关人士购买。

支票簿外交

The practice of a country using its economic power and wealth to influence the policies of other countries.

利用经济援助和投资来获得外交影响力。