1.(prevalent)盛行的；普遍的
Bribery and corruption were rife in the industry.这个行业中贿赂和腐败盛行。
Rumours to that effect have been rife over the last few years.过去几年来盛传着那样的谣言。
2.<文>(abundant)丰富的；大量的；充斥的
3.rife with sth
(abounding in)充斥着某物的
The academic world is rife with jealousy.学术界都是人人互相嫉妒。
Hollywood soon became rife with rumors.好莱坞很快就流言四起。