| 释义 |
petition sb (for sth) to make a formal request to someone in authority, especially by sending him / her a petition（向当局）请愿，请求，诉求◆Local residents have successfully petitioned against the building of a prison in their area.当地居民请愿反对在区内兴建监狱，最终得偿所愿。◆The group intends to petition Congress for reform of the law.这个团体打算请求国会修改法律。◆Residents petitioned the city to rename the street.居民们请求市政府对这条街重新命名。 |