词汇 | petition |
释义 | petition /pә`tɪʃәn/ n. An earnest request or prayer. 恳求;祈求。 A formal request from an inferior to a superior. 请愿。 A document containing a request supported by many signatures. 呈文;请愿书。 A written request or plea in which specific court action is asked for. 【法律】诉状。 (过去式: petitioned; 过去完成式: petitioned; 现在进行式: petitioning) v.t. To present a formal request to. 正式请愿。 We petitioned the mayor to build a new bridge. 我们向市长请愿建造一坐新桥。 To solicit or ask for earnestly; entreat; pray. 恳求;恳请;祈祷。 The condemned man petitioned the governor for clemency. 被判刑者恳求州长开恩。 v.i. To make a petition. 请愿;请求((for))。 idoms Petition of Right 【英】【史】权利请愿书。 derivatives adj. petitionary. n. petitioner. |
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