"panhandling" in Chinese (Simplified)

乞讨

Definition

乞讨是指在人多的公共场所向陌生人讨要钱财，通常是无家可归或有需要的人这样做。

“乞讨”多指在街头等公共场所向陌生人索要钱财，带有一定的负面色彩。和“乞丐”、“要饭”等相关。常见搭配：“街头乞讨”、“强行乞讨”。

Panhandling is illegal in some cities.

在某些城市，**乞讨**是违法的。

She was arrested for panhandling near the train station.

她因在火车站附近**乞讨**被逮捕。

The city started programs to reduce panhandling downtown.

该市启动了项目以减少市中心的**乞讨**。

He makes a living by panhandling on busy street corners.

他靠在人多的街角**乞讨**为生。

Aggressive panhandling can make some people uncomfortable.

强行**乞讨**会让一些人感到不适。

Laws about panhandling differ a lot from city to city.

关于**乞讨**的法律因城市而异。