wooing
US /ˈwuːɪŋ/
UK /ˈwuːɪŋ/
名詞
1.
求愛, 口説き
the act of trying to gain the love or affection of someone, especially with a view to marriage
例:
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His persistent wooing eventually won her heart.
彼のしつこい求愛が最終的に彼女の心を射止めた。
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The prince's wooing of the princess was legendary.
王子による王女への求愛は伝説的だった。
2.
獲得, 誘致
the act of seeking to win the support or custom of someone
例:
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The company's aggressive wooing of new clients paid off.
その会社の積極的な新規顧客獲得は報われた。
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Politicians are currently engaged in the wooing of undecided voters.
政治家は現在、未定の有権者の獲得に努めている。