hawking

• 指在公共场所或街头大声叫卖、兜售商品的行为，通常伴有吆喝或展示商品。

A noun referring to the activity of selling goods door-to-door or in public places, typically by calling out or demonstrating the products.

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1. Selling goods in publicB2formal

   The activity of offering goods for sale in public places, often by calling out or moving from place to place.

   叫卖

   • Hawking was a common way to earn a living in medieval towns.
   • He made his living by hawking vegetables at the market.
   • The city passed a law against hawking without a permit.

   同义词merchandisingpeddlingsellingtradingvending

• 指在公共场所大声叫卖、推销商品，也指大声清嗓子或咳出痰。

A verb used to indicate the act of selling goods aggressively in public places, or to clear the throat noisily.

1. Sell goods aggressivelyB2informal

   To offer goods for sale in a pushy or aggressive manner, often in public places.

   强行推销

   • Street vendors hawk their wares to passing tourists.
   • He was hawking tickets outside the stadium.
   • They hawk handmade jewelry at the local market.

   同义词hucksterpeddlepitchtoutvend

2. Clear the throatB2informal

   To forcefully expel phlegm or mucus from the throat.

   清嗓子

   • He hawked loudly and spat into the gutter.
   • The old man hawked to clear his throat before speaking.
   • She hawked and coughed throughout the cold.

   同义词cough upexpectoratehockspit