created sense approved 扒粪/扒糞 · páfèn · muckraking
扒粪 / 扒糞
páfèn
muckraking
the practice of searching for and exposing corruption, social injustices, or scandals, especially in investigative journalism
这种扒粪式的新闻报道在揭露社会阴暗面方面发挥了重要作用。
created sense approved 扒粪/扒糞 · páfèn · stir up scandal
扒粪 / 扒糞
páfèn
stir up scandal
to dig up and publicize scandalous or embarrassing information about someone, often to damage their reputation
候选人在选举期间互相扒粪，试图通过攻击对方的私生活来获胜。