释义 |
importune UK [ˌɪm.pɔ:'tju:n] US [ˌɪm.pɔ:r'tu:n] formal verb transitive ■to make repeated forceful requests for something, usually in a way that is annoying or causing slight problems 没完没了地强求,纠缠•As a tourist, you are importuned for money the moment you step outside your hotel.作为游客,你一跨出旅馆就会被人缠住要钱。 ■to request sex with someone in return for payment 卖春,(指妓女或男妓)招揽(客人)•He was arrested for importuning a young boy outside the station.他因在车站外向一个年轻男孩买春而被捕。 |