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importune

/ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/ /ɪmpɔɹˈtuːn/

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verb

困らせる, 悩ます

To bother, trouble, irritate.

Examples :

"The child continued to importune his mother for a candy bar until she finally gave in. "

子供はついに母親が折れるまで、チョコレートバーを求めて母親を困らせ続けた。

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verb

しつこく頼む, せがむ

To harass with persistent requests.

Examples :

"The little boy would importune his mother for candy every time they went to the store. "

その小さな男の子は、店に行くたびに母親にキャンディーをせがんだ。

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verb

売春をもちかける, 不適切な提案をする

To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.

Examples :

"He felt uncomfortable when the stranger began to importune him on the street corner. "

見知らぬ人が街角で彼に売春をもちかけ始めたとき、彼は不快に感じた。

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verb

せがむ, 意味する

To import; to signify.

Examples :

"The teacher began her lecture by saying, "The homework assignment will importune to you the importance of good study habits." "

先生は講義を始め、「宿題は、良い学習習慣の重要性をあなたに意味するでしょう」と言いました。

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adjective

深刻な、厳しい、要求の厳しい

Grievous, severe, exacting.

Examples :

"The importune demands of her new job left her exhausted every evening. "

新しい仕事の要求の厳しさは、彼女を毎晩疲れ果てさせた。

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adjective

不都合な, 時宜を得ない

Inopportune; unseasonable.

Examples :

"The child chose an importune moment to ask his busy mother for a new toy, as she was in the middle of an important phone call. "

子供は、忙しい母親が重要な電話の最中にいるときに、新しいおもちゃを求める不都合な瞬間を選んだ。

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adjective

厄介な, しつこい

Troublesome; vexatious; persistent.

Examples :

"The importune child constantly interrupted the adults' conversation, demanding attention. "

厄介な子供は、大人の会話を絶えず中断し、注意を求めた。

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