special interest特殊利益集团，特别是指通过影响政策或立法来谋取私利的团体。

　　“U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner unveiled new rules to limit special interest influence over the financial rescue program,"

　　美国财政部长盖特纳公布了新规定，限制特殊利益集团对美国金融援助计划的影响。美国新总统奥巴马在宣誓就职前曾表示，

　　"He does not want to use special interest money to pay for inaugural events,"

　　他不愿意让特殊利益集团出钱主办就职活动。