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entreat

/en-treet/US // ɛnˈtrit //UK // (ɪnˈtriːt) //

恳求,恳请,哀求,恳求说

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to ask earnestly; beseech; implore; beg: to entreat the judge for mercy.
    • : to ask earnestly for: He entreated help in his work.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to make an earnest request or petition.

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Examples

  • Of course Edna would like to hear Mademoiselle Reisz play; but she feared it would be useless to entreat her.

  • And we earnestly entreat all colored persons who can, to study, and have their children taught Spanish.

  • “Put it down,” repeated Conscience authoritatively, deigning no longer to argue or entreat.

  • Of the charges themselves I shall offer no opinion, but entreat every member to judge for himself.

  • Let us entreat honest men not to take names for things, nor pretences for proofs.