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courted

/ˈkɔːrtɪd/ /ˈkoʊrtɪd/

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verb

追求，争取。

To seek to achieve or win.

Examples :

"He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."

他正在努力争取一些之前销售员从未尝试过的大客户。

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verb

冒着，招致

To risk (a consequence, usually negative).

Examples :

"He courted controversy with his frank speeches."

他直言不讳的演讲冒着引发争议的风险。

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verb

追求，求爱

To try to win a commitment to marry from.

Examples :

"My friend courted Sarah for months before she finally agreed to go out with him. "

我的朋友追求了莎拉好几个月，她才终于同意和他约会。

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verb

追求，求爱。

To engage in behavior leading to mating.

Examples :

"The bird was courting by making an elaborate dance."

那只鸟通过跳一支精心设计的舞蹈来求爱。

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verb

追求，求爱

To attempt to attract.

Examples :

"The company courted new customers with a special discount. "

这家公司用特别折扣来吸引新顾客。

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verb

争取，寻求结盟

To attempt to gain alliance with.

Examples :

"During the election, the politician courted young voters by promising to address climate change. "

选举期间，那位政治家承诺解决气候变化问题，以此来争取年轻选民的支持。

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verb

追求，求爱

To engage in activities intended to win someone's affections.

Examples :

"My friend diligently courted Sarah all through high school, hoping to win her heart. "

我的朋友在整个高中期间都非常努力地追求莎拉，希望赢得她的芳心。

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verb

追求，求爱。

To engage in courtship behavior.

Examples :

"In this season, you can see many animals courting."

在这个季节，你能看到很多动物在求偶。

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verb

追求，引诱。

To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.

Examples :

"The beautiful flowers in the garden courted the butterflies. "

花园里美丽的花朵引诱着蝴蝶。

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