solicit
US /səˈlɪs.ɪt/
UK /səˈlɪs.ɪt/
動詞
1.
徵求, 懇求, 招攬
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
範例:
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The organization is trying to solicit donations for the new community center.
該組織正在努力為新的社區中心募集捐款。
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He decided to solicit advice from his mentor.
他決定向他的導師徵求意見。
2.
招攬, 拉客
to offer sex for money
範例:
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It is illegal to solicit prostitution in many places.
在許多地方，招攬賣淫是非法的。
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The police arrested a man for allegedly soliciting a prostitute.
警方逮捕了一名涉嫌招攬妓女的男子。