v. write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
n. 请愿, 诉状, 陈情书, 申请, 祈求, 祷文
v. 正式请求, 恳求, 请愿
1. Many people signed the petition to protect the environment.
许多人签署了保护环境的请愿书。
2. She submitted a petition to request better school facilities.
她提交了一份请愿书，要求改善学校设施。
3. The community organized a petition to raise awareness about local issues.
社区组织了一份请愿书，以提高对当地问题的认识。