"whoring" in Chinese (Simplified)
卖淫卖色求利
Definition
“Whoring” 指从事卖淫行为,通常是以金钱换取性服务。非正式地,也可用来形容某人为了个人利益而不择手段,这种说法带有冒犯意味。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
极为非正式,侮辱性强。既可指字面上的卖淫,也可用作比喻(为利益不择手段)。不建议在日常对话使用,容易让听者感到冒犯或污名化。
Examples
She was arrested for whoring on the streets.
她因在街上**卖淫**而被捕。
He spent years whoring to make a living.
他为了生计**卖淫**多年。
Some people accuse celebrities of whoring for fame.
有些人指责名人为成名而**不择手段**。
Honestly, I’m tired of his constant whoring for attention.
说真的,我已经厌倦了他不断地**博取关注**。
They criticized the company for whoring out their brand just to make money.
他们批评公司**为赚钱而出卖品牌**。
He got tired of whoring and wanted to change his life.
他厌倦了**卖淫**,想改过自新。