money that is donated to a political party that is not intended to promote a particular candidate and where the maximum amount that can be given is not controlled by law Unregulated soft money contributions made up the bulk of donations. 捐赠的大部分来自不受管制的软钱捐款。 Election law bars parties from using soft money in campaigns. 选举法禁止政党在竞选活动中使用软钱。