petitioned
US /pəˈtɪʃənd/
UK /pəˈtɪʃənd/
动词
请愿, 申请
to make a formal written request, especially one signed by many people, to an authority in respect of a particular cause
示例:
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The citizens petitioned the government for better public services.
市民们向政府请愿，要求提供更好的公共服务。
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She petitioned the court for a change in custody.
她向法院申请更改监护权。