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。He said earlier that he is not holding out a begging bowl.他之前说过他不会哀求别人给予帮助。Arts and theatre groups are constantly thrusting the begging bowl at the government.艺术和戏剧团体经常伸手向政府要钱。