英语释义
1. to interfere so as to weaken or change for the worse —used with with
did not want to tamper with tradition
2. to try foolish or dangerous experiments —used with with
3. to render something harmful or dangerous by altering its structure or composition
was charged with tampering with consumer products
4. to carry on underhand or improper negotiations (as by bribery)
5. to inflict physical harm, threats, intimidation, or corrupt persuasion with the goal of influencing or preventing a witness's testimony to engage in witness tampering —used with with
These alleged efforts were the basis for Mueller's accusation that Manafort was tampering with a witness, attempting to coach testimony, which would have violated the terms of his bail.
— Franklin Foer
6. a tool for tamping tamp entry 2
Using a tamper, tamp the coffee down into the filter …
— Lexa Roséan After each truckload of earth fell onto the cobblestones of the Piazza's perimeter, a steamroller flattened it, and five relaxed-looking workmen … patted it smooth with shovels and wooden tampers, and hosed it down.
— Lis Harris
7. to interfere or change in a secret or incorrect way Someone was tampering with the official records.
8. to bring improper influence to bear (as by bribery or intimidation) —used with with
tampered with the jurors
9. to alter or interfere in an unauthorized or improper manner —used with with
tampered with evidence