woo
v (pt, pp wooed) [Tn]
1
(a) try to obtain the support of (sb) 寻求(某人)的支持
woo the voters 拉选票.
(b) try to achieve or obtain (sth) 想要成就或获得(某事物)
woo fame, fortune, success, etc 想要获得名声、 财富、 成功等.
2 (dated 旧) try to persuade (a woman) to marry one; court 向(女子)求婚; 求爱.