1. In the Middle Ages, simoniacs were often condemned as corrupting the church.

（在中世纪，贿赂神职人员经常被谴责为腐败堕落了教会。）

2. The priest was accused of engaging in simony by accepting money in exchange for religious favors.

（这名牧师被指控参与贿赂神职人员的行为，他接受金钱来交换宗教好处。）