/??m.p??r?tu?n/to makerepeated,forcefulrequestsfor something, usually in a way that isannoyingorcausingslightproblems:没完没了地强求,纠缠As atourist, you are importunedformoneythemomentyoustepoutsideyourhotel.作为游客,你刚一跨出旅馆就会被人缠住要钱。toaskforsexwith someone inreturnforpayment:(指妓女或男妓)招揽(客人)He wasarrestedfor importuning ayoungboyoutsidethestation.他因在车站外向一男孩卖春而被捕。SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrasesCausing feelings of anger and displeasure
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