enlist
v[I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr, Cn.n/a]
~ (sb) (in/for sth); ~ (sb) (as sth)
1 enter or cause (sb) to enter the armed forces 參軍; 從軍; 使(某人)入伍
Have you enlisted yet? 你參軍了嗎?
He enlisted as a soldier in the army as soon as he was old enough. 他年齡一到就入伍當兵了.
They enlisted four hundred recruits for the navy. 他們為海軍徵募了四百名新兵.
2
(a) [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb/sth (in/for sth) obtain (help, support, etc) 得到(幫助、 支持等)
I've enlisted the co-operation of most of my neighbours in my campaign. 我在這一活動中得到鄰里多數人的支持.
Can I enlist your help in raising the money? 你能在我的籌款中贊助一些錢嗎?
(b) [Tn, Cn.t]
get the support or help of (sb) 獲得(某人)的支持或幫助
We've enlisted a few volunteers to help clean the hall. 我們已經找到幾個人自愿協助打掃大廳.
Sarah has been enlisted to organize the party. 薩拉已應邀組織這一聚會.