petitioner
UK/pəˈtɪʃənə(r)/US/pi'tiʃәnә/
GREA2
Definitions
n.
A person who presents a petition, especially to a court
请愿人，申请人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpetitionseek, aim, strive
+
-erone who does, agent
=petitioner
petition + -er (agent) = one who petitions.
Common Collocations
- 1.petitioner in court法庭申请人
- 2.petitioner for divorce离婚申请人
Example Sentences
- 1.
The petitioner asked the court to overturn the decision.