"whored" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 从事卖淫 (过去式)

Definition

“whore”的过去式；指曾经做过妓女，有时也可比喻为了金钱或好处而自贬身份。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

极其冒犯且过时，现今很少使用，主要见于文学或强烈批评时。可以是字面也可以是比喻义，比喻时极具贬义。避免在正式或礼貌场合使用。

Examples

She whored herself to make ends meet.

她为谋生曾**从事卖淫**。

The character whored in the city for many years.

这个角色在城市里**从事卖淫**多年。

He whored for survival as a teenager.

他青少年时为生存**从事过卖淫**。

Some say he whored out his talent just for fame.

有人说他只是为了名声而**出卖了**才华。

She regretted how she whored herself out to get ahead in her career.

她后悔当初为了晋升而**出卖了自己**。

Writers who once had principles whored themselves for quick money.

曾经有原则的作家也为了快钱**出卖了自己**。