accost
🇬🇧 UK/ә'kɒst/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively; to solicit sexually.
搭讪,拦住(某人)说话;勾引
n.
A greeting or address.
招呼,问候
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedacto, toward
+
costroot
=accost
Example Sentences
- 1.
A stranger accosted me on the street.