prostitution
gb/pɹˌɑstətˈuʃən/ us/pɹˌɑstətˈuʃən/
C1
Engels
~ 9800
prostitúció, áruba bocsátás, kiárusítás
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
1
prostitúció
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
to engage in prostitution
She was arrested on charges of prostitution after an undercover police operation.
Egy beépített rendőri akció után prostitúció vádjával letartóztatták.
The report highlights how poverty and lack of education can push young people into prostitution.
A jelentés rávilágít arra, hogy a szegénység és az oktatás hiánya hogyan sodorhat fiatalokat a prostitúcióba.
Some countries have legalized prostitution but regulate where and how it can take place.
The documentary follows women trying to leave street prostitution and find other work.
International organizations are working to combat forced prostitution and human trafficking.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He went to prison for prostitution-related crimes.
Prostitúcióval kapcsolatos bűncselekmények miatt börtönbe került.
Many people in that area depend on prostitution to make money.
Sokan azon a környéken a prostitúcióból élnek.
The new law changed how the police deal with prostitution.
The group helps women who want to stop prostitution.
They had a long talk about the problems around prostitution.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse “prostitution” with general sexual behavior, such as having many sexual partners. However, prostitution always involves sex in exchange for money or some kind of payment. It is incorrect to call someone a “prostitution” (use “a prostitute” or, more neutrally, “a sex worker” for a person).
Betekenis
selling sexual services for payment
Woordcombinaties
engage in prostitution
|street prostitution
|forced prostitution
|child prostitution
|legalized prostitution
|prostitution laws
Synoniemen
sex work (More neutral or respectful in modern use; can include other sexual services beyond intercourse.)
|
the sex trade (Focuses on the industry as a whole, not just the individual’s actions.)
Antoniemen
abstinence (Describes not having sex at all, contrasting with having sex for money.)
Thema's
law
|society
|health
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
The act of having sex with people for money, often as a job.
The practice of having sexual activity with people in exchange for money or other payment, usually as a regular way of earning income.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C2
FORMAL
2
kiárusítás
C1
Gebruikspatroon:
the prostitution of [talent/principles/art]
Critics called the movie a prostitution of serious history for the sake of easy entertainment.
A kritikusok úgy vélték, hogy a film a komoly történelmet az olcsó szórakoztatás kedvéért áruba bocsátja.
He refused to take part in what he saw as the prostitution of science for political goals.
Nem volt hajlandó részt venni abban, amit a tudomány politikai célokra való áruba bocsátásának tartott.
Some artists feel that constant corporate sponsorship leads to the prostitution of their work.
They described the deal as a prostitution of democratic principles in exchange for short-term power.
She wrote angrily about the prostitution of journalism in the age of clickbait headlines.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He said that the show was a prostitution of art.
Azt mondta, hogy a műsor a művészet áruba bocsátása.
They saw the project as a prostitution of their values.
A projektet az értékeik áruba bocsátásának tekintették.
Some writers fear the prostitution of their work when they change it only for money.
She spoke against the prostitution of science for advertising.
The editor called the ad a prostitution of good journalism.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may think this meaning always involves sex, but here it is fully figurative and does not involve sexual activity. It describes lowering moral, artistic, or professional standards for money or advantage, often in formal or critical writing.
Betekenis
degrading oneself or one’s work for gain
Woordcombinaties
prostitution of art
|prostitution of one’s talents
|prostitution of politics
|cultural prostitution
|moral prostitution
Synoniemen
debasement (Focuses on lowering value or quality without necessarily implying money or advantage.)
|
sellout (Informal; often used for people who compromise their values for popularity or profit.)
Antoniemen
integrity (Suggests keeping one’s principles and standards, instead of lowering them for gain.)
Thema's
ethics
|culture
|work
|emotions
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
Using your ideas, art, or beliefs in a low or bad way, just to get money or power.
The dishonorable use or debasement of one’s skills, principles, or art in order to gain money, power, or other advantage.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
prostitution
IPA
GB/pɹˌɑstətˈuʃən/
US/pɹˌɑstətˈuʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
pros - ti - tu - tion (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tu)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: prostitution
- Plural: prostitution
Woordfamilie
Core family
prostitute
noun B2
Uitdrukkingen
engage in prostitution
1/ɪŋɡˈeɪd͡ʒ ˈɪn pɹˌɑstətˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
take part in prostitution
To work as a prostitute or do sex work for money.
Voorbeelden
- She was accused of engaging in prostitution to support her family.
- The law does not punish people who engage in prostitution, but targets those who buy sex.
- Many who engage in prostitution face violence and discrimination.
forced into prostitution
1/fˈɔɹst ˈɪntu pɹˌɑstətˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
made to do prostitution
To be made to do prostitution when you do not want to, often by threats or control.
Voorbeelden
- Many victims of trafficking are forced into prostitution by criminal gangs.
- The organization supports girls who were forced into prostitution as teenagers.
- He was convicted of forcing several women into prostitution.
legalized prostitution
1/lˈiɡəlˌaɪzd pɹˌɑstətˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
prostitution that is legal
A system where prostitution is legal and controlled by the government.
Voorbeelden
- Supporters of legalized prostitution argue it can improve safety for sex workers.
- The country is debating whether legalized prostitution would reduce crime.
- Some cities with legalized prostitution have special areas for brothels.
the prostitution of art
1/ðə pɹˌɑstətˈuʃən əv ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
formal
degrading art for profit
Using art in a cheap or low way only to get money or success, not for honest artistic reasons.
Voorbeelden
- The critic described the show as the prostitution of art for ratings.
- He refused to take part in what he saw as the prostitution of art by the advertising industry.
- Some people think such projects are the prostitution of art, while others see them as harmless fun.
turn to prostitution
1/tˈɚn tə pɹˌɑstətˈuʃən/
fixed phrase
begin doing prostitution
To begin doing prostitution, often because you feel you have no other way to get money.
Voorbeelden
- After losing her job, she felt forced to turn to prostitution.
- The charity helps people who have turned to prostitution because of addiction or debt.
- No one should have to turn to prostitution just to survive.