a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause
请愿书
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she was asked to sign a petition against plans to build on the local playing fields .她被要求在请愿书上签名,反对在当地运动场上修建房屋的计划。
an appeal or request, especially a solemn or humble one to a deity or a superior
请愿;申请;正式的请求;祈求。
【律】 申请书,诉状
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a divorce petition .离婚申请。
make or present a formal request to (an authority) in respect of a particular cause
向…请愿
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the organization is petitioning the EC for a moratorium on the patenting of life 该组织正在向欧洲共同体请愿,要求暂时禁止申请生命体专利
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[with obj. and infinitive]
the islanders petitioned the government to help them leave St Kilda .圣基尔达岛岛民请求政府帮助他们撤离该岛。
make a solemn or humble appeal to (a figure of authority)
正式请求;祈求
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a Highland chief petitioned her father for her hand in marriage .一位高地酋长祈求她父亲准许她和他成婚。
【律】 要求,正式请求
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the custodial parent petitioned the court for payment of the arrears 监护人向法院请求支付欠款
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[no obj.]
the Act allowed couples to petition for divorce after one year of marriage .这项法案允许夫妇结婚一年后申请离婚。
"Middle English: from Latin