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正确答案：A
解析：题型；词汇题。corruption意为“腐化，腐败”，如：Corruption among the officials was another cause for discontent。官员腐化是引起不满的又一原因。动词是corrupt，如；corrupt a policeman with money贿赂警察；cosmetic意为“化妆品”。cottage意为“乡舍、小屋、别墅”。costume意为“服装，戏装”，如：actors in policemen's costumes，穿着警服的演员。