simony

n.买卖圣职罪,买卖圣职的人

买卖圣职；俗名买官卖爵

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1、Simony was a rampant problem in the medieval Church, with many clergy members using their positions for personal gain.（中世纪教堂中存在严重的贪赃极盛问题，许多神职人员利用职位谋取个人利益。）
2、The practice of simony is condemned by most religious institutions as a violation of moral and ethical principles.（大多数宗教机构谴责买卖圣职的行为，认为其违背了道德和伦理原则。）