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suitor

UK //ˈsuːtə(r)//US //ˈsuːtər//

词源

源自中古英语 'suitour',最终来自拉丁语 'sequi'(意为'跟随'),与'pursue'(追求)同源。

noun

❶ 指追求女性并希望与其结婚的男子,通常表现为殷勤送礼或频繁邀约的行为。

“She had many suitors who brought her flowers and gifts.”

(她有许多追求者,他们给她送花和礼物。)

“The young suitor asked her father for permission to marry her.”

(这位年轻的追求者请求她的父亲允许他们结婚。)

❶ 在法律或商业中,指提出正式请求或申请的一方,如竞标者或收购方。

“The company received offers from several potential suitors.”

(公司收到了几位潜在收购方的报价。)

“The merger deal was finalized after months of negotiation with the suitor.”

(经过数月与收购方的谈判,合并交易最终敲定。)

同义词:admirer, wooer, beau, bidder, applicant

常见短语

potential suitor — 指可能成为追求者或收购方的人或公司,常用于正式或商业语境。

“The startup is in talks with a potential suitor for a possible buyout.”

(这家初创公司正在与一位潜在收购方洽谈可能的收购事宜。)