entreaty

英 [ɪnˈtriːti]

美 [ɪnˈtriːti]

n.  恳求; 乞求

复数：entreaties　

GRE

BNC.23603 / COCA.21942

牛津词典

noun

• 恳求；乞求
  a serious and often emotional request

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR 恳求;乞求
  Anentreatyis a very polite, serious request.
  1. The FA has resisted all entreaties to pledge its support to the campaign.
     足协拒绝了一切希望它能承诺支持这次运动的请求。

英英释义

noun

• earnest or urgent request
  1. an entreaty to stop the fighting
  2. an appeal for help
  3. an appeal to the public to keep calm
  Synonym:prayerappeal

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