v detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
vi. 为了支持或抵制某项特定目标游说（lobby的现在分词形式）
1. The company is lobbying for new regulations that will benefit their industry.
这家公司正在游说制定有利于其行业的新规章。
2. Many citizens are lobbying their representatives to support climate change legislation.
许多公民正在游说他们的代表支持气候变化立法。
3. Lobbying is an important part of the democratic process in many countries.
游说是许多国家民主过程中的一个重要部分。