whore

• 名词，指为了金钱而从事性行为的人，通常指女性；也可用作侮辱性称呼，指行为放荡或道德败坏的人。

A noun referring to a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

1. Sex workerB2informal

   A person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

   妓女

   • The novel tells the story of a young woman forced into becoming a whore.
   • Historically, many cities had designated areas where whores could work.
   • The documentary explored the lives of whores in the 19th century.

   同义词call girlcourtesanescortharlothookerlady-of-the-nightproprostitutestreetwalkerstrumpettarttrollopworking girl

2. Derogatory termC1informal

   A highly offensive term used to insult a person, especially a woman, implying promiscuity or moral corruption.

   贬义用语

   • He called her a whore during the argument, which was deeply insulting.
   • Using the word 'whore' as an insult is considered extremely offensive.
   • She was unfairly labeled a whore by her jealous rivals.

   同义词harlothookerhussyprostituteskankslagslutstrumpettarttramp

• 动词，指为了金钱从事性交易，或（贬义）为了个人利益而卑躬屈膝、出卖自己。

A verb meaning to engage in sexual activity for payment, or (derogatory) to debase oneself for personal gain.

1. Work as a prostituteC2informal

   To engage in sexual activity in exchange for payment.

   卖淫

   • She was forced to whore on the streets to survive.
   • He whored for years before leaving that life behind.
   • The novel depicts a character who whored to pay off debts.

   同义词hookhustle

2. Have unlawful sex with a prostituteC2informal

   To engage in sexual relations with a prostitute, often implying moral or legal transgression.

   与妓女性交

   • He was caught whoring in the red-light district.
   • The scandal involved politicians whoring with paid escorts.
   • They whored together during their travels abroad.

3. Compromise oneself for gainC2informal

   To debase or prostitute oneself for money, power, or other advantages.

   卖身投靠

   • He whored his artistic talent for commercial success.
   • The journalist whored his integrity for a scoop.
   • She refused to whore her principles for a promotion.

   同义词lower oneselfprostitutesell out