make a petition or request to
MacDonald petitioned his father to send another cask.
出自: W. Raeper
他请求重新审理。
The defendant's lawyer petitioned for a new trial.
被告律师上书请求重新审判。 petition sb for sth/v-ing
The local people have again petitioned the council for improved street lighting.
当地居民再次请求市政会改进街道照明。
They are petitioning their employers for better working condition.
他们向雇主请愿,要求改善工作条件。