释义 |
im·por·tune /ɪmˈpɔːtjuːn,ˌɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/ vt. | vi. | a. I ❶ vt. 1. 向…强求,对…胡搅蛮缠(for) The children importuned their mother for ice cream. 孩子们缠着妈妈要买冰淇淋。 2. (妓女)拉(客) 3. 〈废〉麻烦;使烦恼 4. 〈废〉迫使 ❷ vi. 1. 强求;胡搅蛮缠 2. (妓女)拉客
II a. = importunate [< L importūnus tiresome < IM-: in-² + portus harbour] |