accost

🇬🇧 UK/ә'kɒst/🇺🇸 US
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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-derived
acto, toward
+
costroot
=accost

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A stranger accosted me on the street.

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