He petitioned for a retrial.
他请求重新审理。
The defendant's lawyer petitioned for a new trial.
被告律师上书请求重新审判。
The local people have again petitioned the council for improved street lighting.
当地居民再次请求市政会改进街道照明。
They are petitioning their employers for better working condition.
他们向雇主请愿,要求改善工作条件。
MacDonald petitioned his father to send another cask.
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