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advocates

UK //ˈædvəkeɪts//US //ˈædvəkeɪts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'advocatus',意为 '被召唤来帮助的人',后演变为英语中表示支持或辩护的含义。

verb

❶ 公开支持或主张某种观点、政策或行动,通常指通过言论或行动来推动某种改变或理念。

“She advocates for better healthcare policies.”

(她主张改善医疗政策。)

“The organization advocates environmental protection.”

(该组织倡导环境保护。)

同义词:support, promote, champion, endorse, back

noun

❶ 支持或主张某种观点、政策或行动的人,通常指在公众场合积极推动某种理念的人。

“She is a strong advocate for women's rights.”

(她是女性权利的坚定支持者。)

“He works as an advocate for the homeless.”

(他是一名为无家可归者发声的倡导者。)

同义词:supporter, champion, defender, spokesperson, proponent

常见短语

advocate for — 为某种事业或群体发声或争取权益,通常指在公共场合积极支持某种理念。

“She advocates for better working conditions.”

(她为改善工作条件发声。)