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.