prostitution

英 [ˌprɒs.tɪˈtʃuː.ʃən]      美 [ˌprɑː.stəˈtuː.ʃən]
  • n. 卖淫;滥用;出卖灵魂
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prostitution (n.)
1530s, from Middle French prostitution and directly from Late Latin prostitutionem (nominative prostitutio), noun of action from past participle stem of prostituere (see prostitute).
1. Brothels, she insists, are the acceptable face of prostitution.
她坚持认为,妓院是卖淫可为人接受的一种形式。
2. She says that legalising prostitution will only cause problems.
她说卖淫合法化只会引发问题。
3. She eventually drifts into prostitution.
她最终沦为妓女。
4. Many women were forced into prostitution.
许多妇女被迫为娼。
5. the seedy world of prostitution
乌烟瘴气的卖淫圈子