solicitation
gb/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
C1
英語
~ 7000
megkeresés, kérés, üzletszerzés, értékesítési megkeresés, felbujtás, bűncselekményre való felhívás, ajánlati felhívás, pályázati kiírás
名詞
C1
FORMAL
1
megkeresés
B2
kérés
B1
用法パターン：
solicitation of [something] from [someone]
The charity’s solicitation of donations was approved by the city council.
A jótékonysági szervezet adománygyűjtő kampányát a városi tanács jóváhagyta.
He sent a letter of solicitation to local businesses asking for sponsorship.
Szponzorációt kérő levelet küldött a helyi vállalkozásoknak.
The senator denied any improper solicitation of campaign funds from lobbyists.
New rules will limit the solicitation of personal data from users.
Her job involves the solicitation of volunteers for community projects.
学習者向け例文
The school sent a letter for the solicitation of money for new books.
Az iskola levelet küldött, amelyben pénzt kért új könyvekre.
They started a public solicitation of food and clothes after the storm.
A vihar után nyilvános gyűjtést indítottak élelemre és ruhákra.
The group began the solicitation of signatures for the petition.
He wrote an email for the solicitation of support for his project.
The organization is involved in the solicitation of blood donations.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think 'solicitation' is always negative. In fact, it is neutral in many formal contexts, especially for charities and public campaigns. Also, learners may say *'ask for a solicitation'*; the natural expression is 'make a solicitation' or simply 'solicit donations'.
意味
formal act of asking for something
コロケーション
solicitation of funds
|charitable solicitation
|public solicitation
|political solicitation
|email solicitation
|solicitation campaign
類義語
request (More general and less formal; does not always imply a broad or organized effort.)
|
appeal (Often suggests a public or emotional request, especially for help or money.)
対義語
offer (Giving or proposing something to someone, rather than asking them for something.)
テーマ
communication
|society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
定義
The act of seriously asking people for something, especially money, help, or support.
The act of earnestly or formally asking for or trying to obtain something such as money, help, votes, or support.
名詞
C1
FORMAL
2
用法パターン：
solicitation of [customers/orders] by [method]
The company was fined for aggressive telephone solicitation during evening hours.
A céget megbírságolták az esti órákban folytatott agresszív telefonos üzletszerzés miatt.
Many apartment buildings post signs that say 'No solicitation' to prevent door-to-door sales.
Sok társasház kifüggeszti, hogy „Házalni tilos”, hogy megakadályozza az ajtóról ajtóra járó árusítást.
The law restricts commercial solicitation in public parks.
Our policy prohibits the solicitation of clients in the hospital waiting area.
He specializes in the solicitation of high-value corporate accounts.
学習者向け例文
Some people do not like telephone solicitation at dinner time.
Vannak, akik nem szeretik a telefonos üzletszerzést vacsoraidőben.
The office has a rule against solicitation in the hallways.
Az irodában szabály tiltja az üzletszerzést a folyosókon.
Door-to-door solicitation is not allowed in this neighborhood.
The store uses email solicitation to reach old customers.
She works in customer solicitation for a bank.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'solicitation' with 'advertising'. Advertising is usually one-way and public (TV, online ads), while solicitation often involves direct, targeted contact such as calls, emails, or in-person visits.
意味
efforts to get customers or sales
コロケーション
telephone solicitation
|door-to-door solicitation
|commercial solicitation
|sales solicitation
|customer solicitation
類義語
prospecting (Sales term that focuses specifically on searching for new potential customers.)
|
sales pitch (Refers more to the persuasive message itself rather than the ongoing activity of seeking customers.)
対義語
non-solicitation (Used especially in contracts to describe a situation where a party agrees not to seek another party’s customers or employees.)
テーマ
business
|commerce
|marketing
|work
|communication
定義
The act of trying to get customers or sales for a business, for example by calling people or going to their homes.
The activity of actively seeking business, customers, or orders, especially through direct contact such as calls, visits, or messages.
名詞
C2
TECHNICAL
3
用法パターン：
solicitation of [crime] / charged with solicitation
He was arrested on charges of solicitation of prostitution.
Prostitúcióra való felhívás vádjával tartóztatták le.
The suspect faces counts of criminal solicitation after asking a friend to commit the robbery.
A gyanúsítottat bűncselekményre felbujtással is vádolják, miután megkért egy barátját a rablás elkövetésére.
New legislation targets online solicitation of minors for sexual purposes.
She pleaded guilty to one count of solicitation and paid a fine.
The defense argued that the messages did not constitute solicitation under state law.
学習者向け例文
The man went to court for solicitation of prostitution.
A férfi prostitúcióra való felhívás miatt került bíróság elé.
Police watch chat rooms for the solicitation of children.
A rendőrség figyeli a csetszobákat a kiskorúak jogellenes célú online megkeresése miatt.
He was charged with criminal solicitation after asking someone to commit a crime.
The law makes the online solicitation of a minor a serious crime.
Solicitation is illegal even if the crime does not happen.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think 'solicitation' in news reports only means 'asking', but in legal contexts it usually refers to a specific crime. Also, 'solicitation of a minor' does not mean a minor is asking; it means someone is trying to get the minor to do something, often sexual or otherwise illegal.
意味
crime of urging illegal acts
コロケーション
charged with solicitation
|prostitution solicitation
|solicitation of a minor
|criminal solicitation
|online solicitation
類義語
incitement (Legal term for encouraging another person to commit a crime; not always limited to direct asking or offering.)
|
recruitment (More general; can refer to bringing people into any activity, legal or illegal, and does not always imply a crime.)
対義語
compliance (Following the law and rules, rather than urging others to break them.)
テーマ
law
|crime
|society
定義
In legal language, the crime of asking or pushing someone to do something illegal, often offering money or a reward.
In law, the offense of asking, encouraging, or offering something to another person in order to persuade them to commit an illegal act, especially prostitution or another crime.
名詞
C2
TECHNICAL
4
用法パターン：
issue a solicitation for [goods/services]
The agency issued a new solicitation for IT support services.
Az ügynökség új ajánlati felhívást adott ki informatikai támogatási szolgáltatásokra.
Vendors must submit their bids within thirty days of the solicitation date.
A beszállítóknak a felhívás dátumától számított harminc napon belül kell benyújtaniuk az ajánlataikat.
The contract will be re-opened under a revised solicitation next month.
All questions about the project must be submitted in writing as specified in the solicitation.
They won the government contract after responding to a competitive solicitation.
学習者向け例文
The government sent out a solicitation for new buses.
A kormány ajánlati felhívást tett közzé új buszokra.
Many small companies read federal solicitations online.
Sok kisvállalat online olvassa a szövetségi ajánlati felhívásokat.
We answered a solicitation for cleaning services at the airport.
The solicitation tells companies how to send their bids.
They hope to win work from the next big solicitation.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with a simple 'request' in everyday speech. In business and government, a 'solicitation' is usually a formal, written process with specific rules and deadlines.
意味
official request for bids
コロケーション
issue a solicitation
|federal solicitation
|bid solicitation
|solicitation document
|solicitation number
類義語
tender (Common in British and international English for an official request for bids; not limited to government use.)
|
request for proposals (A specific type of solicitation that usually involves detailed project proposals rather than simple price quotes.)
対義語
award (The decision that follows a solicitation, choosing which bid or proposal wins, rather than the request itself.)
テーマ
business
|law
|government
|work
定義
A formal paper or notice from a government or big company asking other companies to send offers to do work or sell products.
An official document or notice issued by a government agency or large organization inviting companies to submit bids or proposals to provide specified goods or services.
文法
辞書形
solicitation
IPA
GB/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
so - li - cit - a - tion （5音節）
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
- Base: solicitation
- Plural: solicitation, solicitations
関連語
表現
at the solicitation of
1/ˈæt ðə səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
because someone formally asked
Used to say that someone did something because another person asked them to do it in a serious or formal way.
例文
- She joined the committee at the solicitation of her manager.
- The report was prepared at the solicitation of the city council.
- He made the donation at the solicitation of a close friend.
no solicitation
1/nˈoʊ səlˌɪsɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
sign banning sales or requests
Words on a sign that mean people are not allowed to ask for sales, donations, or support in that area.
例文
- The apartment building has a 'No solicitation' sign on the front door.
- Please respect the 'No solicitation' notice and do not go door to door selling products.
- The office posts 'No solicitation' to keep salespeople out during working hours.