pester importunately; badger persistently
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Meanings
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to pester someone importunately; to badger persistently for something; to clamor without regard for dignity
informalColloquial idiom with a negative connotation, describing annoying persistence in begging or demanding. Often used to criticize shameless behavior.
Tā他
sǐ死
qǐ乞
bái白
lài赖
de地
chán缠
zhe着
lǎo老
bǎn板
yào要
jiā加
xīn薪
。
He pestered the boss importunately for a raise.
Bié别
sǐ死
qǐ乞
bái白
lài赖
de地
qiú求
rén人
，
yào要
yǒu有
gǔ骨
qì气
。
Don't badger people begging like that; have some backbone.
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Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
sǐ死
qǐ乞
bái白
lài赖
de地
fēi非
yào要
mǎi买
nà那
ge个
wán玩
jù具
。
The child clamored persistently, insisting on buying that toy.