solicits; ited; soliciting
solicits; ited; soliciting
Learner's definition of SOLICIT
formal
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a : to ask for (something, such as money or help) from people, companies, etc.请求,寻求(金钱、援助等) [+ object]
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The center is soliciting donations to help victims of the earthquake.这个中心正在募集捐赠款物帮助地震灾民。
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The company is soliciting bids from various firms.这家公司正在向多家企业招标。
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The organization is soliciting new memberships/subscriptions.这个组织正在招募新会员。
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The newspaper's editors want to solicit opinions/comments from readers.这家报社的编辑想要征求读者意见。
[no object]
b [+ object] : to ask (a person or group) for money, help, etc.向…索取(金钱、援助等) 2
[+ object] : to offer to have sex with (someone) in return for money拉客;招徕嫖客 — solicitation
/səˌlɪsəˈteɪʃən/ noun, plural solicitations formal
— soliciting
noun [noncount]