solicit
verb uk/səˈlɪs.ɪt/ us/səˈlɪs.ɪt/
(ASK FOR)
[ T ] formal请求，索求，乞求
to ask someone for money, information, or help
to solicit donations for a charity 呼吁人们向慈善机构捐款
It is illegal for public officials to solicit gifts or money in exchange for favours. 公务员利用职务之便索要他人钱物是非法的。
(OFFER)
[ I ]（通常指在公共场合）拉客，卖淫
to offer sex for money, usually in a public place