Petition

(n.)

1. petition (against/for sth): a written document signed by a large number of people that asks sb in a position of authority to do or change sth

请愿书

e.g. a petition against experiments on animals

反对用动物做实验的请愿书

e.g. The workers are getting up (=starting) a petition for tighter safety standards.

工人正发起情愿，要求提高安全标准。

2. (law) an official document asking a court to take a particular course of action

申诉书；申请书

e.g. petition for appeal

上诉状

3. (formal) a formal prayer to God or request to sb in authority

祈祷；祈求

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