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prostitutes

/ˈprɑstəˌtuts/ /ˈprɑstɪˌtuts/

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noun

妓女，娼妓

Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

Examples :

"In some cities, prostitutes work on the streets to earn money. "

在一些城市，妓女们会在街上工作以赚钱谋生。

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noun

娼妓，妓女，卖身者

A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage.

Examples :

"Some critics called the politicians "prostitutes" because they changed their votes after receiving large donations. "

有些评论家称那些政客为“政治娼妓”，因为他们在收到巨额捐款后就改变了投票立场，简直是出卖了自己的原则。

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verb

卖淫，娼妓。

To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money.

Examples :

"She felt the company was prostituting its brand by partnering with a controversial figure. "

她觉得公司和一位备受争议的人物合作，简直是在出卖自己的品牌价值。

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verb

出卖，糟蹋。

To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.

Examples :

"The artist felt he was prostituting his talent by creating only simple, commercial works instead of pursuing his passion for more complex art. "

这位艺术家觉得，只创作简单的商业作品，而不去追求他热爱的复杂艺术，简直就是在出卖自己的才华。

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