solicit
US /səˈlɪs.ɪt/
UK /səˈlɪs.ɪt/
动词
1.
征求, 恳求, 招揽
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
示例:
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The organization is trying to solicit donations for the new community center.
该组织正在努力为新的社区中心募集捐款。
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He decided to solicit advice from his mentor.
他决定向他的导师征求意见。
2.
招揽, 拉客
to offer sex for money
示例:
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It is illegal to solicit prostitution in many places.
在许多地方，招揽卖淫是非法的。
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The police arrested a man for allegedly soliciting a prostitute.
警方逮捕了一名涉嫌招揽妓女的男子。