1. | ~ (against/for sth) 请愿书a written document signed by a large number of people that asks sb in a position of authority to do or change sth |
a petition against experiments on animals 反对用动物做实验的请愿书 | |
The workers are getting up(= starting) a petition for tighter safety standards. 工人正发起请愿,要求提高安全标准。 |
2. | 申诉书;申请书an official document asking a court to take a particular course of action |
3. | 祈祷;祈求a formal prayer to God or request to sb in authority |
1. | [i][t] 祈求;请求;请愿to make a formal request to sb in authority, especially by sending them a petition |
Local residents have successfully petitioned against the siting of a prison in their area. 当地居民反对在区内兴建监狱的请愿成功了。 | |
The group intends to petition Parliament for reform of the law. 这个团体准备请求议会修改法律。 | |
Parents petitioned the school to review its admission policy. 家长请愿恳求学校修订招生政策。 |
2. | [i][t] ~ (sb) (for sth).~ sb/sth to do sth (向法庭)请求,申请to formally ask for sth in court |
to petition for divorce 申请离婚 |