도움이나 정보, 돈 등을 얻으려고 간청하거나 요청하다.
To ask for or try to obtain something, such as money, help, or information, from someone.
예문:
"The committee will solicit opinions from all stakeholders before making a final decision."
"The non-profit organization is soliciting funds for the new community library."
"We need to solicit expert advice to resolve this technical issue."
물건을 팔거나 주문을 받기 위해 사람들에게 접근하여 권유하다.
To approach people for the purpose of selling goods or services, often door-to-door.
예문:
"A sign on the front door clearly stated 'No Soliciting'."
"They went door-to-door to solicit subscriptions for the local magazine."
성매매를 목적으로 길거리 등에서 손님을 유인하거나 호객 행위를 하다.
To accost someone and offer services as a prostitute.
예문:
"The police conducted a sting operation to catch those soliciting on the street."
"She was charged with soliciting in a public place."
누군가에게 불법적이거나 부도덕한 일을 하도록 꾀거나 부추기다.
To incite or entice someone to commit an illegal or immoral act.
예문:
"He was found guilty of soliciting others to join the violent rebellion."
"The document was used to solicit the official to accept a bribe."