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pros·ti·tute /ˈprɒstɪtjuːt/ n. | vt. | a.
I n.
1. 妓女，娼妓；男妓
2. 出卖节操者(如为贪钱而粗制滥造的画家等)
a literary prostitute 文痞
II vt.
1. 使沦为娼妓
She was compelled to prostitute herself. 她被迫沦为妓女。
2. (为图利而)出卖(名誉等)；滥用(才能等)
prostitute one's honour 出卖荣誉
Some artists prostitute their talents in an effort to suit the tastes of the public. 一些艺术家为了迎合大众的爱好而糟蹋自己的才华。
III a.
1. 〈古〉卖淫的
2. 堕落的
[< L prōstituere to expose to prostitution <PRO-¹: in public + statuere to cause to stand, 见 STATUE] |