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crusading

UK //kruːˈseɪdɪŋ//US //kruːˈseɪdɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'crusade'(十字军东征),最终来自拉丁语 'crux'(十字架)。现代意义引申为为某种事业或理想而奋斗。

adjective

❶ 形容人或行为具有强烈的正义感或使命感,通常指为某种事业或理想积极奋斗,有时带有宗教或道德色彩。

“She has a crusading spirit to fight for women's rights.”

(她有一种为女性权利而奋斗的使命感。)

“The newspaper is known for its crusading journalism against corruption.”

(这家报纸以反对腐败的积极新闻报道而闻名。)

同义词:zealous, militant, activist

verb

❶ 指为某种事业或理想积极行动或斗争,通常带有强烈的信念或目标。

“He spent his life crusading against social injustice.”

(他一生都在为社会不公而奋斗。)

“They are crusading for better environmental policies.”

(他们正在为更好的环境政策而努力。)

同义词:campaign, fight, advocate

常见短语

crusading spirit — 指一种强烈的使命感或奋斗精神,通常用于形容为正义或理想而积极行动的人。

“Her crusading spirit inspired many to join the cause.”

(她的奋斗精神激励了许多人加入这一事业。)

crusading journalist — 指积极揭露社会问题或腐败现象的记者,通常带有强烈的正义感。

“He gained fame as a crusading journalist exposing government scandals.”

(他作为一名揭露政府丑闻的积极记者而闻名。)