Prostitution 是指以性行为为交换，收取金钱或其他物质报酬的行为。通常是指一种社会现象，在一些国家或地区，卖淫被认为是非法的，而在一些地方则是合法的或部分合法的。

音标：
/ˌprɒstɪˈtjuːʃən/ 或 /ˈprɑːstɪˌtuːʃən/

翻译：
卖淫，性交易，卖身

读音：

/ˌprɒs.tɪˈtjuː.ʃən/ （英式英语）

/ˈprɑːs.tɪˌtuː.ʃən/ （美式英语）

用法：

Prostitution is illegal in many countries.
卖淫在许多国家是非法的。

She was arrested for engaging in prostitution.
她因从事卖淫活动被逮捕。

The authorities are working to reduce prostitution in the city.
当局正在努力减少城市中的卖淫现象。

Prostitution is often linked to poverty and lack of education.
卖淫通常与贫困和缺乏教育有关。

He argued that prostitution should be legalized and regulated.
他认为卖淫应该合法化并受到监管。

There are many risks associated with prostitution, including health risks.
卖淫伴随着许多风险，包括健康风险。

Prostitution can lead to the exploitation of vulnerable individuals.
卖淫可能导致易受害者的剥削。

She escaped from a life of prostitution after years of hardship.
她在经历多年艰辛后，摆脱了卖淫的生活。

The government is trying to address the root causes of prostitution.
政府正在尝试解决卖淫的根本原因。

In some countries, prostitution is regulated and taxed like any other profession.
在一些国家，卖淫像其他职业一样受到监管并征税。

短语搭配：

Sex work (性工作) - A broader term often used as a substitute for prostitution.

Legal prostitution (合法卖淫) - Refers to prostitution that is legalized in certain jurisdictions.

Street prostitution (街头卖淫) - Refers to prostitution that takes place on public streets, often associated with greater risks.

Sex trafficking (性交易人口贩卖) - A form of human trafficking in which people are coerced into prostitution.

Prostitution ring (卖淫集团) - A criminal organization involved in running prostitution operations.