今日の単語 Solicit
S 0件のコメントSolicit
【音節】so・lic・it【発音記号】səlísɪt
１．今日の単語の意味を例文から想像してみましょう
Mike’s family doctor recommended him to visit another doctor to solicit the advice of a specialist as the doctor could not tell exactly what kind of disease his son had.
The NGO group established a website to solicit donations for the children in peril due to civil wars.
2. 次に、英英辞典の説明を見てみましょう
to ask someone for information or help
to ask someone for money
to contact possible customers in order to sell a product
to ask for something in a persuasive and determined way
to offer sex for money in a public space
3. では、英和辞典の記述を確認しておきましょう
～を懇願する、せがむ、（人を）悪事に誘う、声をかける
4. さまざまな場面で使用されているので、類義語も確認しておきましょう。
ask, require, seek, promote, canvass, accost, approach, beg, etc.
5. イメージをよりはっきり持つために、例文をもう少し読んでみましょう
The Cyberspace Administration of China on Friday solicited public opinions on a draft law on measures for the administration of internet information services, aiming to further crack down on illegal activities such as rumor spreading about the pandemic with greater punishments. (from the Global Times)
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WANE) A tip from a Lawrence County resident has led to the arrest of five men suspected of trying to solicit a girl, believed to be 15-years-old, to commit sex acts with them. (from wane.com)
City to Solicit Developers for Waterfront – HOLLAND — The Holland City Council took another step toward the realization of its vision for the city’s waterfront Wednesday, hiring a consultant to put out a call for proposals to develop land along the waterfront west of downtown. (from Holland sentinel.com)
He is soliciting funds to keep the library open.
Kathryn has run an online campaign to solicit employee suggestions.
It generated about 50% of its customers through telemarketers hired to call and solicit potential customers.
Insurance agents cannot solicit business at your home without an appointment.
今日の単語は
Solicit
でした
2週間前の単語は Rustle でした
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