suitor
US /ˈsuː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈsuː.tər/
名词
1.
追求者, 求婚者
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, with a view to marriage
示例:
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She had many suitors vying for her attention.
她有许多追求者争夺她的注意。
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The princess rejected all her royal suitors.
公主拒绝了所有皇室求婚者。
2.
申请者, 求购者
a person or party that makes a request or appeal to someone, especially a court or legislative body
示例:
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The company was a suitor for the government contract.
该公司是政府合同的申请者。
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Several potential suitors emerged for the acquisition of the struggling firm.
几家潜在的收购方浮出水面，意图收购这家陷入困境的公司。