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entreated

UK //ɪnˈtriːtɪd//US //ɪnˈtriːtɪd//

词源

源自中古英语 'entreten',来自古法语 'entraiter',由 'en-'(加强语气)和 'traiter'(处理、对待)组成,意为强烈地请求或对待。

verb

❶ 恳求或乞求某人做某事,通常带着强烈的感情或急迫感,常用于正式或文学语境中。

“She entreated him to stay with her until the storm passed.”

(她恳求他在暴风雨过去之前留下来陪她。)

“The prisoner entreated the judge for mercy.”

(囚犯向法官乞求宽恕。)

同义词:begged, pleaded, implored, beseeched, petitioned

常见短语

entreat someone to do something — 恳求某人做某事,表达一种强烈的请求或乞求。

“She entreated her brother to help her with the heavy luggage.”

(她恳求弟弟帮她搬沉重的行李。)