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prostitute

/pros-ti-toot, -tyoot/US // ˈprɒs tɪˌtut, -ˌtyut //UK // (ˈprɒstɪˌtjuːt) //

妓女,娼妓,妓院,妓

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money; whore; harlot.
    • : a man who engages in sexual acts for money.
    • : a person who willingly uses his or her talent or ability in a base and unworthy way, usually for money.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    pros·ti·tut·ed, pros·ti·tut·ing.

    • : to sell or offer as a prostitute.
    • : to put to any base or unworthy use: to prostitute one's talents.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • Foreigners commonly, but mistakenly, suppose that "Yoshiwara" means "Prostitute Quarter."

  • Very soon, however, ladies gave up the use of the mask, and "Vizard-mask" became a synonym for "Prostitute."

  • King Solomon (understanding a hot Prostitute) tells us, Prov.

  • A woman who becomes a Prostitute is looked upon as a heroine.