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peddling

UK //ˈped.lɪŋ//US //ˈped.lɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'pedlere'(小贩),可能源自低地德语 'peddelen'(从事小买卖)。

verb

❶ 指沿街叫卖或四处兜售商品的行为,通常是小规模的、流动性的销售方式。

“He was peddling handmade jewelry on the beach.”

(他在海滩上兜售手工制作的珠宝。)

“The old man spent his days peddling fruits from a cart.”

(老人推着小车整天沿街卖水果。)

❶ 指散布或传播谣言、虚假信息等不良内容的行为,带有负面含义。

“He was accused of peddling lies about the election.”

(他被指控散布关于选举的谎言。)

“The website was shut down for peddling fake news.”

(该网站因传播假新闻被关闭。)

同义词:selling, hawking, vending

常见短语

peddling influence — 指利用自己的地位或关系为他人谋取利益,通常带有权力寻租的负面含义。

“The official was arrested for peddling influence to help businesses get contracts.”

(该官员因利用职权帮助企业获取合同而被捕。)