a bowl held out by somebody asking for food or money 讨饭碗；讨钱钵；乞钵 - (figurative)
He is taking round the begging bowl on behalf of the party's campaign fund. 他为筹集该党的竞选资金而四处求助。 🔊🔊 - (figurative)
The school is always having to get out the begging bowl for books and basic equipment. 这所学校总是不得不伸手讨要图书和基本设施。
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