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.
慈善機構經常向公眾募捐以支持他們的事業。
to offer sex for money
It is illegal to solicit customers on the street for paid sexual services.
在街上招攬顧客提供有償性服務是違法的。