释义 |
importune importune /ˌɪm.pɔːˈtjuːn/ aep /ˌɪm.pɔːrˈtuːn/ verb [T] FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for importune
1 F0 to make repeated forceful requests for something, usually in a way that is annoying or causing slight problems: » As a tourist, you are importuned for money the moment you step outside your hotel.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing feelings of anger and displeasureThesaurus+: ↑Making appeals and requests2 F0 to ask for sex with someone in return for payment: » He was arrested for importuning a young boy outside the station.Thesaurus+: ↑Sexual activity in general , ↑Physical and sexual assault and abduction |