prostitution

Definitions

Noun of prostitute: pro- (forward) + stitut (statuere, 'set up') + -ion = the practice of 'putting forward for sale.' See prostitute for the full image. Same statuere root as constitute.

Common Collocations

• 1.forced prostitution强迫卖淫
• 2.child prostitution儿童卖淫
• 3.legalize prostitution卖淫合法化

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The new law aims to reduce forced prostitution.

• 2.

  Several countries have legalized prostitution.