ˈbegging ˌbowl noun [countableC] 1 used to talk about a request for money made by an organization or country 〔机构或国家的〕求乞,求援,求助 Arts and theatre groups are constantly thrusting the begging bowl at the government. 艺术和戏剧团体经常伸手向政府要钱。
2. a container that a beggar holds out to people for money 行乞碗,讨饭碗