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panhandling

/ˈpænhændlɪŋ/ /ˈpænˌhændlɪŋ/

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verb

乞讨，行乞。

To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, as a bum.

Examples :

"The man was panhandling outside the grocery store, hoping to collect enough money for a meal. "

那个人在杂货店外行乞，希望能讨到足够的钱买顿饭吃。

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noun

乞讨，行乞

Begging for money.

Examples :

"The man's panhandling outside the school gate made the students feel uncomfortable. "

那个男人在校门口乞讨，让学生们感到不自在。

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