solicit
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/səˈlɪsɪt/
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/səˈlɪsɪt/
to ask for something like help, money, or information; to try to get something or persuade someone to do something
Charities often solicit donations from the public to support their causes.
慈善机构经常向公众募捐以支持他们的事业。
to offer sex for money
It is illegal to solicit customers on the street for paid sexual services.
在街上招揽顾客提供有偿性服务是违法的。